Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs, motion denied, Labor Law § 240 (1) claim reinstated and cross motion granted.
Memorandum:
Plaintiff was hired to assist in converting five utility vans into cargo vans. The vans had been purchased by defendant Owl Surplus, Inc. (Owl Surplus) from Rochester Telephone. Some of the vans had a hydraulically-operated manlift, which consisted of a 600-pound pedestal bolted to the floor of the van and a boom...
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