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The Construction Industry is the Deadliest Industry in New York City During 2008

New York City recently issued its Summary of Vital Statistics for 2008.* This important report includes information about occupational fatalities in the city’s five boroughs for calendar year 2008. Not surprisingly, construction accidents led the list of New York City occupational fatalities in 2008 by a large margin.

Who Died in New York City Construction Accidents in 2008?
Thirty-one people died in New York City construction accidents during 2008. All those people who died were male and fell into the following age groups: eight men were aged 25–34, six men were aged 35–44, eleven men were aged 45–54 and six men were over the age of 55. Sixteen of the fatalities, or slightly more than 51 percent, were caused by falls.

Comparing New York City Construction Fatalities to Other Occupational Fatalities
Ninety people died in New York City occupational accidents during 2008. That means that that year’s thirty-one construction fatalities accounted for about 34 percent of all occupational fatalities in the City. That was an increase of about 5 percent over the 2007 occupational fatality numbers. The trade and transportation industry had the second-highest percentage of fatalities, but those accounted for only 26.7 percent of the total occupational fatalities—significantly less than the construction industry. No other single industry accounted for more than 8 percent of the total fatalities.

Construction Jobs Remain Dangerous in New York City
It is important to remember that the statistics described above only represent construction workers killed in New York City accidents. They do not include the numerous construction workers who were hurt on the job.

If you are a construction worker who has been hurt on the job, or the loved one of a construction worker who has died, then you may be entitled to damages. Contact a New York and New Jersey construction injury lawyer at Hofmann & Schweitzer for more information about your potential recovery.

*Source: Summary of Vital Statistics 2008, The City of New York, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

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