New York officials say a construction worker’s rigging license has been suspended and he’s facing administrative charges after a worker plummeted 40 stories to his death at a midtown Manhattan skyscraper.
The city Department of Investigation and Buildings Department say Gene Altobelli failed to supervise the dismantling of a tower crane where Anthony Esposito fell while working Thursday.
The agencies also say Esposito’s safety harness was not secured, and a safety railing was missing on the platform from which he fell.
The 56-year-old Altobelli told investigators he was taking a break when the accident happened. No current phone number for him could be found.
More than 20 people have died in New York City construction accidents this year, including nine killed in two crane collapses.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
These Five Technologies Increase The Risk of Cyber Claims 
LA County Told to Pause $4B in Abuse Payouts as DA Probes Fraud Claims 
Founder of Auto Parts Maker Charged With Fraud That Wiped Out Billions 
One out of 10 Cars Sold in Europe Is Now Made by a Chinese Brand 
Want to stay up to date?
Get the latest insurance news
sent straight to your inbox.