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Level of Lead Poisoning among Children on the Rise, Study Shows
For the first time in years, the number of children with lead poisoning in Monroe County is on the rise. According to a study by the Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning, 268 children who were 6 years old or younger showed signs of lead poisoning in Monroe County during the year 2010. The Democrat and …
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Sheriff’s Deputy Killed in New York Bicycle Accident
A 54-year-old sheriff’s deputy has been killed in a New York car accident involving a rear-end collision between her bicycle and a car. According to The Seattle Press Intelligencer, the fatal bicycle accident occurred in Irondequoit. The deputy was riding her bike when she crashed into the back of a vehicle that was making a …
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Liability for Defective Power Tool Injuries
New York construction sites are inherently dangerous. Some of the most common accidents that occur at construction sites include crane accidents, scaffolding collapses, cave-ins, falls and electrocutions. Another potential hazard that all construction workers may have to deal with is defective power tools. Powerful and dangerous tools that are used on every construction site, when …
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Steps New York Construction Contractors Can Take to Prevent Falls
Falls are the leading cause of fatalities and catastrophic injuries on New York’s construction sites. According to the 2009 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary, 617 people were killed in work-related falling accidents in the United States. About half of all falling accidents that occur on jobsites involve construction activity. According to the U.S. Centers …
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Brooklyn Medical Center Fined for Asbestos Hazards
A Brooklyn medical center has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for exposing workers to asbestos. According to a July 3, 2011 OSHA report, Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn has been slapped with 14 violations related to workplace health and safety standards. The violations include a failure to provide adequate asbestos …
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