11/14/2011 8:44:00 AM
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Report: Inadequate Fastening Techniques Contributed To Fatal Deck Collapse
Todd Maisel/New York Daily News
An engineer blamed inadequate fastening and construction techniques for a fatal highrise deck collapse in Brooklyn on November 8, the Associated Press reports.
One worker was killed and four injured in the collapse.
The engineer, Steve Schneider, was quoted as saying the contractor, SP&K Construction, used lighter gauge steel than required for the floor decking at the five-story condominium project. Crews also allegedly secured joists with nails and clamps instead of welding them or fastening them with special screws.
Schneider said the contractor poured concrete on upper floors before the lower floors were completed.
The New York City Department of Buildings issued nine Environmental Control Board violations against SP&K following the collapse. ©2011 GlobalFastenerNews.com
An engineer blamed inadequate fastening and construction techniques for a fatal highrise deck collapse in Brooklyn on November 8, the Associated Press reports.
One worker was killed and four injured in the collapse.
The engineer, Steve Schneider, was quoted as saying the contractor, SP&K Construction, used lighter gauge steel than required for the floor decking at the five-story condominium project. Crews also allegedly secured joists with nails and clamps instead of welding them or fastening them with special screws.
Schneider said the contractor poured concrete on upper floors before the lower floors were completed.
The New York City Department of Buildings issued nine Environmental Control Board violations against SP&K following the collapse. ©2011 GlobalFastenerNews.com
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