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Confidence Score: 90%

Recovery

$2.8 Million

Case Summary

Building Worker Floor Hole Fall Worker fell through hole left by construction company, suffering neck and back injuries requiring three surgeries.

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First observed: August 27, 2026

Last checked: August 27, 2026

Record Details

Category

Construction Accidents

Result Type

Recovery

Year

Year not reported

Location

NY

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