OSHA Investigation Underway After 61-Year-Old Man Died in Beacon Construction Accident
BEACON, NEW YORK (August 1, 2024) – A 61-year-old construction worker has tragically died in Beacon at a construction site on Fishkill Avenue.
Beacon Police Department officials are saying that the accident took place on Monday. The worker was injured in some type of construction accident.
Paramedics were called to the scene to help the victim. He was transported to a local hospital with major injuries.
Despite life-saving measures, he was later pronounced dead. The circumstances leading up to the accident remain under investigation.
Liability for Beacon Construction Accident
The construction industry continues to be overrepresented in terms of serious accidents every year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “In 2023, about 1 in 5 (20.8 percent) workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry and 38.5 percent of these deaths were due to falls, slips, and trips. The construction industry accounted for 47.8 percent of all fatal falls, slips, and trips in 2023.” Several different factors could contribute to construction accidents.
- Construction accidents are much more likely when there is not clear communication between workers.
- Construction accidents are more likely when workers are not provided with adequate safety equipment, including fall protection.
- Construction accidents tend to be the results of unsafe work environments.
Building owners and general contractors can be held strictly liable for construction accidents in New York. This is particularly true if a construction accident was gravity related. In other words, a worker may have fallen or been hit by a fallen object. It is important that certain actions are taken after any construction accident.
- A thorough investigation of the accident by OSHA should be conducted.
- The safety history of the construction site should be understood.
- Victims should seek thorough medical evaluation and let their doctors know that their injury was work-related.
It can be difficult to know where to begin after any construction accident. This is particularly true if a construction accident resulted in the death of a worker. Family members may lose their breadwinner and struggle to pay bills. In these situations, it is important that surviving family members understand that they do have legal options. They are able to seek some measure of accountability and justice through a civil action.
Investigating New York Construction Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the construction worker who died in this accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to OSHA. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other tragedies like this.
Do you need more information about a New York construction accident? Our team of construction safety advocates is here to help. We are committed to helping victims and working to make construction sites safe. We have successfully resolved thousands of injury claims. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here for you. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
