How Many Construction Accidents Happen in New York Annually?

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How Many Construction Accidents Happen in New York Annually?

In New York State, there were 5,900 construction accidents that caused illness or injury in 2021.

According to a New York City construction research report, there were 554 injuries reported in 2022 in New York City alone.

As of June 2023, there are 82,200 people employed in the construction industry on Long Island.

What Is the Most Common Accident in Construction?

OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the US Department of Labor, calls the top four causes of construction accidents and construction fatalities the “Fatal Four.”

The Fatal Four are:
Falls
Struck-By
Caught-In/Between
Electrocutions

These four types of accidents account for more than half of construction work related deaths.

Should I consult a Long Island injury lawyer if I’ve been injured in a
construction accident?

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