Blasting for NY subway construction showers street with debris

A worker surveys the damage from a blast gone wrong for the Second Ave. Tunnel Project

A worker surveys the damage from a blast gone wrong for the Second Ave. Tunnel Project

Blasting for the New York MTA’s Second Avenue Subway project unexpectedly showered the street level with debris, damaging buildings. Fortunately there were no injuries. Some debris reached the height of a 5 story building. [Source: WSJ.com via ASCE SmartBrief. Image: WSJ.com]