Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs, motion granted and complaint dismissed.
Memorandum:
Special Term erred in denying defendant Koppers' motion for summary judgment. Koppers is not an "owner" or "contractor" within the meaning of Labor Law § 240 (1) and § 241 (6). Plaintiff was injured when he fell from an elevated walkway while engaged in the installation of a conveyer belt at the plant owned by his employer, defendant Eastern Rock...
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