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Firm-published

Confidence Score: 90%

Settlement

$5.25 Million

Case Summary

31-year-old Local 79 laborer doing demolition on an elevator at a renovation project was struck by falling concrete and fell about 25 feet down the elevator shaft.

Source Evidence

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First observed: August 27, 2026

Last checked: September 22, 2026

Record Details

Category

Construction Accidents

Result Type

Settlement

Year

Year not reported

Location

NY

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