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Formica Construction

Description

Delfino died from asphyxiation when he was crushed by a concrete ceiling that collapsed on him during demolition of a Ford auto dealership. The work permits for construction of the dealership had expired. In 2013, the NY Buildings Department had issued two violations to Formica at this site.

Prosecutors

Unavailable

Incident Type

Wall/Building Collapse

County

Staten Island

State

New York

Date

November 28, 2014

Available case materials include

  • Media Clips & Gov't. Press

OSHA Inspection

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Victims

First Last Age Title Employer Injury Type
Delfino Velazquez Mendizabal 43 Unavailable Formica Construction Fatality

Defendants

Name Type Title Plea Information Conviction Sentence
None None None Unavailable The prosecutor did not pursue charges in this case.
Penal Crimes Charged

Unavailable

Other Crimes Charged

Unavailable