Monday, July 30, 2012

Construction worker falls to death at Fordham Law School site


Construction Worker Falls Down Elevator Shaft at Fordham Law School Jobsite in NYC | Digital Wires from ENR.com | News McGraw-Hill ConstructionThe New York Post 
By Antonio Antenucci ; Jessica  Simeone; Larry Celona 


Preliminary reports are that the worker was wearing a harness which was not properly fastened.  The New York City Buildings Department has imposed a full stop work order at the site.  It issued three violations against the construction manager, Gotham Construction, which is responsible for safety under state and federal law. 
A hardhat barely survived a 75-foot plunge down an elevator shaft July 16 at the construction site of Fordham Law's new law school and dormitory complex. Anastassios Intzeyiannis, 41, was doing masonry work at 158 W. 62nd St. shortly after 11 a.m. when he lost his balance."


Mr. Intezeyiannis died on July 26, leaving his wife of two years Randi Intezeyiannis.  Rev. Joseph McShane, S.J. President of the University issued a statement mourning the worker's death.  A memorial service is planned by the University.

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