four accident types cause over 80% of construction accident fatalities in NYC. Even if you survive, any of the following types of accident can result in serious, if not catastrophic, injuries:
Falls, whether from scaffolding, roofs, ladders or even through a temporary or inadequate floor
Electrocution, caused by exposed power lines, faulty wiring and other sources of energy at the construction site
Caught in-between accidents, which can result in crush injuries, especially where heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts are involved
Accidents where you are struck by an object, whether a falling object or something dislodged during a construction site blast.