In a recent tragedy in Brooklyn, a 25-year-old building worker fell five stories from a trapped elevator and died. The accident occurred in the Brooklyn Navy Yards when the power went out suddenly. The worker attempted to escape the elevator but...
Mechanic’s Hand Injured After Hydraulic Lift Collapsed
Working as a mechanic in a kitchen appliance manufacturing plant, Steven Lester performed maintenance on a hydraulic scissor lift, which was owned by his employer. Presto Lifts, Inc. designed, manufactured and distributed the lift, equipped with...
Mother Sues Omega Protein after Son’s Death
The mother of a 24-year-old Mississippi man who was killed last year in a machinery accident at Omega Protein has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit was filed by the victim’s mother, Cynthia Hebert, on behalf of her...