Contrary to plaintiff's assertions, the trial court, in its charge, did not improperly merge the theories of common-law negligence, as codified in Labor Law § 200 (1), and absolute statutory liability under Labor Law § 241 (6), so as to mandate a reversal of the jury verdict in favor of the defendants and a remand for a new trial. (Cf., Zalduondo v City of New York,
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