It is uncontradicted that plaintiff, while performing demolition work, was injured when the unsecured A-Frame ladder he was standing on was struck by a section of pipe he had cut, causing him to fall. Plaintiff had not been provided with safety devices, nor was anyone holding the ladder. The failure to properly secure a ladder so as to hold it steady and erect during its use constitutes a violation of Labor Law § 240 (1) (Kijak v 330 Madison Ave. Corp.,
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DASILVA v. A.J. CONTRACTING CO.
262 A.D.2d 214 (1999)
694 N.Y.S.2d 353
ANTONIO DASILVA et al., Respondents, v. A.J. CONTRACTING CO. et al., Appellants.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided June 22, 1999.
Decided June 22, 1999.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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