Worker Falls Four Stories to His Death

An accident occurred in a luxury apartment building in Brooklyn which was undergoing renovation work. One worker was killed while two others were slightly injured. The worker who died was identified as 42-year-old Henryk Siebor of 100 Diamond Street in Brooklyn. Mr. Siebor fell four stories to his death when he stepped onto a scaffold that suddenly collapsed. The two other workers were left dangling in the air and were rescued by firefighters who arrived on the scene quickly.

According to the authorities, the cause is under investigation but people speculate that mechanical failure and human error played some role in the collapse. While this is horrible news, New York Construction Accident Lawyers hear about many of these cases. The call about the accident came in at 5:35 PM according to a Fire Department spokesman. The accident occurred at 438 12th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. The building is known as the Ansonia, which is a former clock factory that is being transformed into residential apartments. Mr. Siebor was married with three children, 20-year-old and 16-year-old daughters and a 16-year-old son who was at the Ansonia when his father died.



New York Times