Construction Worker Injured at Times Square Site

2008_12_tsconres.jpgWCBS 2 reports that a construction worker at 11 Times Square (Eight Avenue, between 41st & 42nd Streets) was injured "after concrete fell on him as he worked in a pit." The incident occurred around 4 a.m. and WABC 7 adds, "All the debris fell on the lower-half of the worker's body." Deputy Fire Chief Steve Morelli said this morning's rain made the rescue difficult, "They were moving some debris out of the way to get some more work done. From what I was told they moved some debris out of the way and sections of a retaining wall fell." In fact, another person as injured during the rescue after slipping on debris. The victim is in critical condition at an area hospital.

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Debris blowing down is way too common an event. Surely there's a better way to do this and a way to generate more diligence and vigilence.

The construction guy was injured at 4 a.m. in the morning?

How many hours a day was that guy working? And is that legal?

I am sure that I speak for all readers in wishing
this individual and those involved in the rescue a speedy recovery.
Bill Hayes
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am i the only one with a good memory...

this was dig featured in the new york times nov 28th and if you look at the pictures included it looks pretty dangerous...

New Subway Entrance Opens Window to an Old, Coal-Heated New York

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/29/nyregion/29metjournal.html?_r=1&scp=4&sq=subway%20&%20sidewalk&st=cse

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