William Rapetti, the contractor running the rigging company involved in a March construction accident in New York City, was indicted on homicide charges related to the incident. Seven people died last spring after a crane collapsed from a midtown Manhattan apartment tower.
Six of the seven victims were construction workers. The other person was a tourist from Florida. The crane crashed into a four-story townhouse. Several other buildings in the area were damaged in the accident.
Rapetti’s company has already been fined more than $300,000 for safety infractions related to the accident. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Rapetti did not follow proper procedures when building the crane and failed to take adequate safety precautions which would have prevented workers from falling in the accident.
Due to the dangerous working conditions on many construction sites, construction accidents are very common occurrences. Unfortunately, many of these tragic incidents can be easily avoided if employers take proper precautions to ensure the safety of their workers. When a contractor is negligent in maintaining safe working conditions for employees, he may be liable for damages suffered as a result of his negligence. It is important to hire an experienced construction accident attorney who can help you receive fair compensation for your work injuries.
If you have been the victim of a construction accident in the New York City area, please contact the law office of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.
