It happened on Fifth Avenue near 22nd Street in the Flatiron District.
The 68-year-old worker was said to be alert and conscious as he was taken to the hospital.
His injuries were described as non-life threatening.
Video from CitizenApp showed the scene and the emergency response.
Fifth Avenue was shut down during the investigation.
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