OSHA Investigating Elevator Accident at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona
VERONA, NEW YORK (April 10, 2026) – At least five construction workers were injured in Verona after an elevator collapse at the Turning Stone Resort Casino on Patrick Road.
Oneida County officials are saying that the accident took place on Tuesday afternoon. An elevator collapsed and trapped multiple workers.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident to help all of the victims. Several workers were transported to the hospital to receive treatment for broken bones.
A full investigation into the accident by OSHA remains ongoing.
Liability for Verona Elevator Accidents
Business owners in New York have a legal obligation to maintain work sites in a reasonably safe condition. According to New York Labor Law § 200, “All places to which this chapter applies shall be so constructed, equipped, arranged, operated and conducted as to provide reasonable and adequate protection to the lives, health and safety of all persons employed therein or lawfully frequenting such places.” There are many mistakes that could have contributed to any elevator accident.
- An elevator may not have received periodic inspections and maintenance.
- An elevator may have been hauling a load beyond its carrying capacity.
- An elevator may have worn components that break over time.
Employers in New York can be liable for accidents at construction sites. Among other things, employers can be liable through New York Labor Law § 240, the ‘Scaffold Law.’ Under the statute, employers can be liable for gravity-related accidents. This includes all situations where a worker is injured in a fall or hit by a falling object. Victims are able to pursue damages for all of the ways that the accident has impacted their lives.
Getting Legal Help for New York Elevator Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to all of the workers injured in this elevator accident. Any person who may have more information should reach out to OSHA. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened so that similar incidents can be prevented.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a New York elevator accident? Our team of construction accident attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
