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Brickell drill rig collapse injures four, sparks fire at Citadel construction site
local-news28 days ago

Brickell drill rig collapse injures four, sparks fire at Citadel construction site

A 85-foot piling rig collapsed at a construction site in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood on Monday morning, injuring four people and igniting a vehicle. The incident occurred at the site of a new skyscraper headquarters for hedge fund Citadel, developed by Related Companies. While all victims sustained only minor injuries, the collapse has triggered investigations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and local authorities into the cause, with questions rising over construction safety in the area.

via WPLG Local 10|
#brickell#citadel#construction-safety
Fatal Machine Accident at Smithfield Monmouth Plant Triggers Mass Walkout
labor-and-safety28 days ago

Fatal Machine Accident at Smithfield Monmouth Plant Triggers Mass Walkout

A maintenance worker died in a machine-related incident at the Smithfield Foods plant in Monmouth, Illinois, on Monday morning. The death, which occurred at 2:31 a.m., prompted a significant walkout by dozens of employees who refused to continue production. While Smithfield confirmed the fatality and stated that safety personnel are investigating alongside local authorities, workers allege that management ordered the plant to resume operations despite the tragedy. This is reported to be the fourth death at the facility, with the previous three attributed to health issues rather than machinery.

via KWQC|
#labor-and-safety#labor-disputes#monmouth-illinois
Brickell Drill Rig Collapse Injures Four, Traps Two Workers in Miami
local-news28 days ago

Brickell Drill Rig Collapse Injures Four, Traps Two Workers in Miami

An 85-foot drilling rig collapsed at the Citadel headquarters construction site in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood on Monday morning, injuring four people. The equipment crushed a construction container, trapping two workers, and struck a moving vehicle, causing a fire. All four injured individuals were hospitalized in stable condition with minor injuries. OSHA is investigating the cause of the collapse.

via AP News|
#brickell#citadel-headquarters#construction-accident
Contractor in Wellesley critically shocked while hanging Christmas lights
accident1 year ago

Contractor in Wellesley critically shocked while hanging Christmas lights

A contractor in Wellesley, Massachusetts, was nearly electrocuted while hanging Christmas lights on a tree when a pole he was using came into contact with a primary electrical line. The man fell unconscious and stopped breathing, prompting emergency responders to perform CPR and use a defibrillator to revive him. He was transported to a hospital for further treatment. The incident is under investigation by local authorities and OSHA.

via ABC News|
#accident#christmas-lights#electrocution
"Fatal Crane Collapse Claims Construction Worker's Life in Fort Lauderdale, Prompts Federal Investigation"
accidenttragedy2 years ago

"Fatal Crane Collapse Claims Construction Worker's Life in Fort Lauderdale, Prompts Federal Investigation"

A construction worker, identified as 27-year-old Jorge De La Torre, was killed when a portion of a crane collapsed onto the Southeast 3rd Avenue bridge in Fort Lauderdale, crushing a car and injuring three others. The incident occurred during a construction project for a 43-story apartment building, and OSHA has opened an investigation. This marks the fourth death associated with crane work in South Florida in the last five years.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#accidenttragedy#construction-worker#crane-collapse
Fatal Crane Accident in Downtown Fort Lauderdale: 1 Dead, 2 Injured
accidents2 years ago

Fatal Crane Accident in Downtown Fort Lauderdale: 1 Dead, 2 Injured

One person was killed and two others were hospitalized in Fort Lauderdale after a section of a crane fell from a high-rise building during construction, damaging a nearby bridge and closing the roadway and river. The crane section fell while crews were increasing its height, causing a construction worker to fall with it. The cause of the accident is under investigation by OSHA and local authorities.

via NBC News|
#accidents#construction#crane-accident
accidents2 years ago

Fatal Crane Accident in South Florida: 1 Dead, 2 Injured

One person was killed and two others were hospitalized in Fort Lauderdale after a section of a crane fell from a high-rise building during construction, damaging vehicles on a nearby bridge. The construction worker fell with the crane section, causing fatal injuries, while the crane itself remained secured to the building. The cause of the incident is under investigation by OSHA and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.

via ABC News|
#accidents#construction#crane-accident
Fatal Crane Collapse on Fort Lauderdale Bridge Leaves One Dead and Multiple Injured
accidents-and-incidents2 years ago

Fatal Crane Collapse on Fort Lauderdale Bridge Leaves One Dead and Multiple Injured

A worker died and three others were injured after part of a crane fell on the SE 3rd Avenue bridge in Fort Lauderdale. The incident occurred during a construction process called stepping the crane, causing a platform holding equipment to fail and fall onto the bridge. The New River is closed to marine traffic, and the bridge is shut down until its structural integrity can be assessed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will be investigating the incident.

via CBS Miami|
#accidents-and-incidents#bridge-collapse#crane-accident
Tragic Accident Claims Life of 16-Year-Old at Mississippi Poultry Plant
workplace-safety3 years ago

Tragic Accident Claims Life of 16-Year-Old at Mississippi Poultry Plant

A 16-year-old boy from Guatemala died in an on-the-job accident at a poultry plant in Mississippi, violating child labor laws. The incident is under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. The cause of death was attributed to equipment at the plant, and an autopsy report is pending. This is the second death at the same plant in two years, and the company has a history of safety violations. The incident highlights the broader issue of child labor violations involving migrant workers in the United States.

via NBC News|
#child-labor-laws#guatemalan-migrant#osha-investigation