Jersey City Construction Fatality Supports the Need for Safety Procedures and Indemnification of Contractors
Construction accidents occur far too frequently, often due to inadequate safety measures. Earlier this month, an independent contractor was fatally struck by a falling tape measure at a new Jersey City high- rise. As reported here, by NJ.com, both OSHA and the building department of Jersey City will now be conducting investigations into the matter. Given the high rate of pedestrian foot traffic in the area, the parties involved should consider themselves lucky that it was not a bystander that was hurt.