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VORNFETT v. PORT AUTH. OF NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY

238 A.D.2d 134 (1997)

656 N.Y.S.2d 14

John Vornfett et al., Respondents, v. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

April 3, 1997

Plaintiff injured his back while helping to remove a steel beam, which was suspended some 3½ to 4 feet off the ground. It is alleged that the injury occurred when the other end of the beam, weighing about 400 pounds, was allowed to drop to the ground as workers removed the bolts securing it.

It is settled that the hazards sought to be protected against by Labor Law § 240 (1) "are those related to the effects of gravity where protective devices are called...

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