Bronx Man Died After Becoming Entangled In Cement Mixing Truck on Grinnell Place By Barry Street and East 156th Street
BRONX, NEW YORK (March 10, 2024) – A worker has tragically died after becoming entangled in a cement truck along Grinnell Place by Barry Street.
New York City police officials are saying that the accident took place on Monday. A person became entangled in a cement truck.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures, the man died due to his injuries.
It remains unclear if the man was a construction worker or involved with the cement truck in any way.
Liability For Bronx Workplace Accidents
Thousands of workers are killed or seriously injured every year in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, “The number of preventable work deaths increased 5% in 2022, totaling 4,695. In addition to preventable fatal work injuries, 791 homicides and suicides occurred in the workplace in 2022. These intentional injuries are not included in the preventable-injury estimates.” Construction companies should take a number of steps in order to prevent accidents.
- All employees at a construction company should be well trained.
- Safety equipment should be regularly inspected to ensure it is in working order.
- Construction companies should make sure all workers are communicating with one another regarding safety concerns.
Depending on the facts of any case, a construction company could be liable for a construction accident through New York Labor Law § 200. This statute codifies an employer’s general duty to maintain job sites in a safe condition. According to the statute, “All machinery, equipment, and devices in such places shall be so placed, operated, guarded, and lighted as to provide reasonable and adequate protection to all such persons.” It is important that certain steps be taken after any construction accident.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- An experienced construction accident attorney should be contacted.
It can be hard to know where to begin after any construction accident. To make matters worse, construction companies will often do everything within their power to deny responsibility if someone is killed by one of their vehicles. That is why it is so important that every accident be evaluated by an outside party. If someone that you love has died in a construction accident, a construction accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Bronx Workplace Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in this accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the NTPD. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Bronx cement truck accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they need in order to recover. 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.
