OSHA cites Yonkers Contracting, subcontractor following worker's crushing death at subway extension site in Manhattan

2012 - 10/05/2012 - OSHA cites Yonkers Contracting, subcontractor following worker's crushing death at subway extension site in Manhattan: NEW YORK – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Yonkers Contracting Co. Inc. for a total of 10 alleged serious violations of workplace safety in connection with the April 3 death of a worker on the No. 7 subway extension project in Manhattan. The worker, an employee of subcontractor J&EIndustries of Belle Harbor, was fatally struck by a crane boom at the 524 W. 33rd St. work site after the wire rope used to raise and lower the boom broke, causing it to fall.

"Fundamental, vital and required safety practices were not followed in this case, resulting in the most extreme consequence: the loss of a worker's life," said Kay Gee, OSHA's area director in Manhattan. "Had the proper procedures been followed, this incident and this worker's death could have been prevented."

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