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OSHA Moving to Combat NYC Construction Hazards

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OSHA is taking new steps to fight the rise in construction fatalities in New York City, where 20 employees have died in construction-related accidents since January. Late last month, OSHA brought a dozen additional inspectors into the city to conduct proactive inspections of high-rise construction sites, cranes, and other places where fatalities and serous accidents have been occurring. Ongoing inspections have continued under local emphasis programs, or as a result of complaints, referrals, or accidents. The agency says it will review all inspection findings and determine what other steps might be necessary to address what it calls "a deadly trend."

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