Workers were pouring 4 million pounds of concrete when a building under construction on Lafayette Street collapsed Friday, injuring eight, an official said. As of Saturday afternoon, four of the workers who were rescued at the scene of the collapse at 188 Lafayette St. remain hospitalized, according to a spokesperson for Yale New Haven Hospital. One of the workers was listed in serious condition and three were in fair condition, the spokesperson said. The workers had poured about three-quarters of 4.2 million pounds of concrete on a second-floor slab when the floor collapsed into the first floor and basement, trapping several workers, city officials said. Mayor Justin Elicker said Friday the city has started a review to ensure the construction permit process was done properly. A stop-work order has been issued to the construction company, he said. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the site, officials said. New Haven police will also conduct an investigation, fire Chief John Alston said. RMS Companies owns the building and is developing the project, while Yale University owns the land, city officials said.
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