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Scaffolding Collapsed at A Manhattan Office Building
Date: October 25, 2001
Description:

Five construction workers were killed and 10 others were injured when a scaffolding collapsed at a Manhattan office building.
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New York Times: 5 Die as Scaffolding Collapses at Manhattan Office Building

New York Times: Run by Green's Brother, Building Had Been Cited

Firehouse: NYC Facade Collapse Kills Five

New York Times: An Overloaded Hoist Is Suspected in Scaffolding Collapse

Five killed when scaffold collapses in Manhattan

N.Y. scaffolding collapse leaves five construction workers dead

City says no permit issued for collapsed scaffolding

OSHA: Fatal Scaffolding Accident Brings $159,350 in Fines For Three New York Contractors

My Lawyers: Fatal NYC Scaffolding Accident Brings $159,350 in Fines