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:: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 ::
Chinese Builder's Death Reveals Anonymous Web of Risky Labor By DAVID W. CHEN and COREY KILGANNON, NYTimes
The accident follows one two weeks ago in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, in which Angel Segovia, a 37-year-old immigrant from Ecuador, was killed when an illegally built balcony roof collapsed beneath him.
Monday's collapse came amid calls by law enforcement officials to vigorously pursue cases in which building code violations lead to injury, especially those involving illegal immigrants who may be reluctant to blame their bosses.
And it came at a time when the number of demolition projects and building permits issued around the city have been increasing at an impressive clip, reflecting a rebounding economy. As such, some officials are worried that contractors may be all too tempted to hire even more day laborers at low wages, without benefits and with few safety precautions.------------------------------------------- posted 7:14 AM :: reference link ::
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