22 NYC Groups Pushing for Strict Sentencing After Construction Worker's Death

A coalition of 22 groups including general contractors, the Manhattan D.A. and the Building Trade Employers' Association have asked a New York judge to hand down the maximum sentence possible to Harco Construction in charges related to a construction worker's death last year.

Harco was found guilty of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangerment after a 22 year old died at one of the contractor's worksites. Reports say the worker died in an excavation pit that was not properly shored up.

The D.A. wants Harco fined $10,000 for each of the felony charges and $5,000 for the misdemeanor charges also wants Harco to pay for a television and print campaign promoting worker safety.

Judge A. Kirke Bartley is expected to sentence the company on July 13.

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