New York Construction Accident Lawyer Adnan Munawar Issues Statement After 17 Cargill Mine Workers Rescued

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- After spending the night trapped below ground, 17 workers at a Cargill salt mine have been rescued, The New York Times is reporting (17 Workers in Lansing, N.Y., Rescued From Cargill Salt Mine. January 7, 2015). According to reports, the workers became trapped in an elevator 900 feet below the surface on Thursday night and rescue crews could not get them out until the following morning. Rescue crews were able, however to send down water to the workers and communicate through radio devices.  

Medical crews were still evaluating the miners, but no serious injuries were reported. A spokesperson for Cargill, Inc., the owner and operator of the mine, stated that the mine would be closed for the rest of the week to allow for an investigation. The company said it would determine why the elevator malfunctioned so it could remedy any potential hazards.

"First of all, we would like to express our gratitude that all the workers appear to be uninjured and that the rescue team did such an outstanding job," said Adnan Munawar, Partner at Munawar & Andrews-Santillo LLP. "While it's too early to reach any conclusions, the initial reports point towards this being a genuine accident with no foul play involved. Cargill has confronted the accident head on and is taking steps towards determining what happened and fixing the problem. At least at this point, this is exactly what you want to see a company do."

"Construction sites of all kinds are among the most dangerous workplaces in existence. Even in cases where everyone is doing what they are supposed to, as may have been the case here, accidents are still inevitable. Because of this, New York has very serious laws regulating workplace safety on construction sites and various protections in place for workers. Sadly, preventable accidents still happen all the time, and any worker who is a victim of a construction accident where a construction site operator cut corners and did not provide the level of safety required, should not hesitate to reach out to an attorney immediately. The consultation is always free, and you only ever pay a fee when you collect, so virtually anyone can afford quality representation. Let an experienced expert battle the construction and insurance lawyers for you while you recover – you will recuperate faster and achieve greater results."

If you or a loved one has suffered and injury, medical condition, or worse, as a result of a construction accident in New York, you should contact a New York Construction Accident lawyer today at 212.400.4000 to receive information about the your rights under the law and how to pursue claims for the compensation you deserve.

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