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New York:-Female Safety Coordinator dies in fire while a $20 million dollar harrasment lawsuit is made

October 21st, 2009

Normally we would not place such a post on our blog, but it is in fact construction related.

Such a tragedy.  The deceased woman was allegedly constantly harassed on the job-site.  Is it just a coincidence that she dies in a fire while a $20 million dollar lawsuit is ongoing??  We really hope the FDNY goes through the site with a fine toothed comb….

From 1010wins (NY):

Female Safety Coordinator dies in fire while a $20 million dollar harrasment lawsuit is made

A sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a female hardhat will continue despite her death in a house fire, her attorney said Monday.
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U.S.:-Fraud levels fall for construction industry, but companies still losing $6.4 million on average

October 20th, 2009

Interesting data about the construction industry & the level of fraudulent behavior….

From Reed Construction Data (US):

Fraud levels fall for construction industry, but companies still losing $6.4 million on average

The global construction, engineering and infrastructure industry saw a significant decline in fraud activity with companies losing an average of $6.4 million over the last three years, according to the latest edition of the Kroll Annual Global Fraud Report, released today at the Association of Corporate Counsel’s 2009 Annual Meeting in Boston.  This new figure represents less than half of last year’s amount of $14.2 million.   Construction, engineering, and infrastructure companies registered a below average loss compared to other sectors, with the financial services industry being hit hardest by fraud over the past 12 months.  The findings are the result of a survey Kroll commissioned from the Economist Intelligence Unit of more than 700 senior executives worldwide….

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Pennsylvania:-Man Killed In Fall During Center City Crane Crash

October 16th, 2009

Another tragedy…

Initial story did not list the employer…however BLMC was able to track them down.  Their name is Masonry Preservation Group.  The firm’s name disclosure was located on philly.com

From CBS Channel 3 Philadelphia (PA):

Man Killed In Fall During Center City Crane Crash

A freak construction accident in Center City left one worker dead and three bystanders injured Monday afternoon. » Read more: Pennsylvania:-Man Killed In Fall During Center City Crane Crash

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Colorado:-Construction Worker Killed In Steamboat Springs

October 11th, 2009

Another tragedy..

From CBS Channel 4 (CO):

Colorado:-Construction Worker Killed In Steamboat Springs

A construction worker killed in an accident near the Steamboat Ski Area likely died of head trauma.

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Illinois sues Chicago-area roofing firm

October 8th, 2009

From Chicago Tribune (IL):

Illinois sues Chicago-area roofing firm

Illinois’ attorney general has filed a lawsuit alleging a suburban Chicago contractor solicited roofing contracts without a license and for work he either failed to do or did poorly.
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Demolition of Ex-Deutsche Bank Building to Resume at Ground Zero

October 7th, 2009

Let’s see if this accident prone building can finally be removed without any incidents…

From NYTimes (NY):

Demolition of Ex-Deutsche Bank Building to Resume at Ground Zero

…demolition of the 41-story tower began, workers next week will start the arduous job of dismantling its 26 remaining stories and removing 15,750 tons of concrete and 11,000 tons of steel.

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Suit claims wrongful death

October 2nd, 2009

Another tragedy…

From Superior Telegram (WI):

Suit claims wrongful death

A second wrongful death case has been filed in conjunction with a Nov. 1, 2007, industrial incident where toxic fumes killed four men at the Lakehead Blacktop & Materials Inc. landfill in the village of Superior.

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Orem Construction worker killed in Eagle Mountain

September 29th, 2009

Another Tragedy…

From Desert News (UT):

Orem Construction worker killed in Eagle Mountain

A construction worker died Monday when he was crushed in an industrial accident.

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Construction worker killed when wall falls

September 17th, 2009

Another tragedy…

From WXVT CBS (Channel 12) (LA):

Construction worker killed when wall falls

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) – The Calcasieu Parish Coroner’s Office has identified a construction worker who died after a frame wall fell on him…


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Worker dies from injuries in construction accident

September 17th, 2009

Another Tragedy….

From Kansascity.com (MO):

Worker dies from injuries in construction accident

A worker died today from injuries suffered in a construction accident near Excelsior Springs.

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