Archive for the ‘Death’ category

Indiana:-Four Indiana construction firms cited in worker’s June death

November 6th, 2009

Justice is served…

From Channel 13 NBC (IN):

Four Indiana construction firms cited in worker’s June death

Four Indiana construction companies face fines and citations in connection with the death of a worker in June.
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Minnesota:-Man killed in Duluth construction accident

November 4th, 2009

Another Tragedy….
From Duluth News Tribune (MN):

Man killed in Duluth construction accident

The Duluth Police Department has released the name of the man fatally injured in a construction accident Saturday.
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Pennsylvania:-OSHA investigating worker’s death on job at Plum site

November 2nd, 2009

Another Tragedy…

From Pittsburghlive.com (PA):

OSHA investigating worker’s death on job at Plum site

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a fatal construction accident in Plum.
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Illinois:-Construction worker struck and killed by truck

October 31st, 2009

Another Tragedy….

From Chicago Breaking News.com (IL):

Construction worker struck and killed by truck

A construction worker directing traffic at a southwest suburban work site was struck and killed today by a gravel truck that was heading to the same company where the victim was employed.

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Illinois:-Contractor dead after accident with sewer equipment

October 23rd, 2009

Another tragedy…

From Chicago Sun Times (IL):

Contractor dead after accident with sewer equipment

A Skokie man died Tuesday after an accident with sewer equipment in northwest suburban Park Ridge.

Colorado:-Construction worker crushed to death at Broomfield’s Anthem Ranch

October 21st, 2009

Another tragedy.

From daily camera.com (CO):

Construction worker crushed to death at Broomfield’s Anthem Ranch

A 50-year-old construction worker was crushed to death Monday by a 32.5-ton earth mover in an accident at the Anthem Ranch development in northern Broomfield.

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New York:-Female Safety Coordinator dies in fire while a $20 million dollar harrasment lawsuit is made

October 21st, 2009

Normally we would not place such a post on our blog, but it is in fact construction related.

Such a tragedy.  The deceased woman was allegedly constantly harassed on the job-site.  Is it just a coincidence that she dies in a fire while a $20 million dollar lawsuit is ongoing??  We really hope the FDNY goes through the site with a fine toothed comb….

From 1010wins (NY):

Female Safety Coordinator dies in fire while a $20 million dollar harrasment lawsuit is made

A sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a female hardhat will continue despite her death in a house fire, her attorney said Monday.
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Pennsylvania:-Man Killed In Fall During Center City Crane Crash

October 16th, 2009

Another tragedy…

Initial story did not list the employer…however BLMC was able to track them down.  Their name is Masonry Preservation Group.  The firm’s name disclosure was located on philly.com

From CBS Channel 3 Philadelphia (PA):

Man Killed In Fall During Center City Crane Crash

A freak construction accident in Center City left one worker dead and three bystanders injured Monday afternoon. » Read more: Pennsylvania:-Man Killed In Fall During Center City Crane Crash

Colorado:-Construction Worker Killed In Steamboat Springs

October 11th, 2009

Another tragedy..

From CBS Channel 4 (CO):

Colorado:-Construction Worker Killed In Steamboat Springs

A construction worker killed in an accident near the Steamboat Ski Area likely died of head trauma.

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Demolition of Ex-Deutsche Bank Building to Resume at Ground Zero

October 7th, 2009

Let’s see if this accident prone building can finally be removed without any incidents…

From NYTimes (NY):

Demolition of Ex-Deutsche Bank Building to Resume at Ground Zero

…demolition of the 41-story tower began, workers next week will start the arduous job of dismantling its 26 remaining stories and removing 15,750 tons of concrete and 11,000 tons of steel.

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