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world22 hours ago

Frigid Night Ends in Guard's Death at Cortina Olympics Site, Prompting Probe

A 55-year-old guard working an overnight shift at a Cortina d'Ampezzo construction site for the 2026 Winter Olympics died during subfreezing conditions (about 10 F); organizers say it was a heart attack and a full investigation is underway, with Italian officials seeking answers. The incident occurred outside Cortina's ice arena at a site not overseen by the government-backed Simico. The Milan-Cortina games run Feb. 6-22.

local-news1 year ago

Rabid Coyote Attacks Wallingford Worker

A rabid coyote attacked a construction worker arriving at United Concrete in Wallingford, Connecticut, biting him as he exited his vehicle. The incident occurred around 6:30 a.m., and the worker was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The coyote tested positive for rabies, as confirmed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

local-news1 year ago

Redwood City 8-Alarm Fire Destroys Affordable Housing Site, Evacuations Lifted

An eight-alarm fire broke out at a six-story affordable housing construction site in Redwood City, California, prompting the evacuation of around 50 people and the dismissal of students at a nearby school. Over 100 firefighters are battling the blaze, which started on the fifth floor and spread due to high winds. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

safety1 year ago

Close Call: Oregon Man Narrowly Dodges Runaway Saw Blade

Security footage captured the harrowing moment when an Oregon man narrowly avoided a runaway saw blade that rolled from a nearby construction site and nearly struck him as he entered a convenience store. The blade narrowly missed the man and other customers, shaking the entire store upon impact. The construction site, operated by NW Natural and two other teams, is investigating the incident and has temporarily removed the contractor involved from other projects while reviewing their association. Safety measures are being prioritized, and no injuries were reported.

accidents1 year ago

Close Call: Oregon Man Narrowly Escapes Runaway Saw Blade

An Oregon man narrowly escaped a four-foot saw blade that came loose from a nearby construction site and barreled across a parking lot, lodging itself into the side of a building just seconds after he entered a convenience store. Surveillance footage captured the hair-raising incident, showing the blade narrowly missing the man. The impact caused the entire store to shake, and the man expressed gratitude for being alive, stating that he didn't think he would have survived being touched by the blade.

accidents1 year ago

Oregon Man's Miraculous Escape from Runaway Saw Blade Captured on Surveillance Video

Terrifying CCTV footage captured the moment an Oregon man narrowly avoided being struck by a runaway four-foot saw blade that barreled across a parking lot and embedded itself into a convenience store wall in Eugene. Shane Reimche had just entered the Quick Trip Market when the blade struck, causing the entire shop to shake. The blade had come loose from a nearby construction site and may have been due to a missing bolt or operator error. Thankfully, Reimche managed to dodge the blade and escape unharmed, but the incident has left him shaken.

accidents1 year ago

Close Call: Man Narrowly Dodges Runaway Saw at Construction Site

A man narrowly escaped death when a four-foot concrete saw blade came loose from a nearby construction site and hurtled towards him as he entered a store in Eugene, Oregon. Surveillance video captured the terrifying moment as the blade narrowly missed him, slamming into the store's exterior wall. The incident, attributed to a lost bolt and potential operator error, occurred at a Northwest Natural Gas job site, prompting the company to review its association with the contractor involved. The shaken man, Shane Reimche, described the harrowing experience and the emotional aftermath, expressing gratitude for his survival.

law-and-order1 year ago

"Downtown LA's Graffiti-Covered Skyscraper Draws BASE Jumpers, Strains LAPD Resources"

The LAPD has spent over 3,000 hours providing security at an abandoned construction site in Downtown LA, straining their already understaffed resources. The site has attracted vandals and street artists, leading to numerous arrests. The City Council is considering allocating over $3 million for security improvements, with hopes of recovering the costs from the bankrupt property owner. Construction at the Oceanwide project was suspended in 2019, leading to lawsuits against various entities involved. City officials have struggled to contact representatives of the property owner to enforce safety improvements.

crime1 year ago

"Arrests Made in Connection with Graffiti on Downtown L.A. Skyscraper"

Two men were arrested and released in connection with graffiti covering an unfinished luxury skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles, while nearly a dozen others escaped. The defunct Oceanwide Plaza development has become a target for taggers, with the entire site being extensively vandalized. Despite ongoing police awareness, taggers continue their illicit work, prompting discussions about implementing additional security measures and removing the graffiti.

accidents-and-disasters1 year ago

"Fatal Hangar Collapse at Boise Airport Leaves 3 Dead and Multiple Injured"

A building collapse near the Boise Airport resulted in three deaths and nine injuries, with five individuals in critical condition. The incident occurred at a construction site for an airplane hangar being built by the Jackson Jet Center. The cause of the collapse is currently unknown, and emergency responders are conducting search and rescue efforts. The Boise Police Department is leading the investigation, and the Boise Airport operations have not been affected.

accidents1 year ago

"Fatal Hangar Collapse at Boise Airport Leaves 3 Dead, 9 Injured"

A building collapse near the Boise Airport in Idaho left three people dead and nine injured, with five in critical condition. The collapse occurred at a privately-owned hangar under construction, causing a crane to fall as well. The cause of the collapse is under investigation, and the airport operations were not affected. The incident caused traffic issues on Interstate 84, and the site is secure with no threat to the public.

health-and-safety2 years ago

"Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hospitalizes 14 Near Yale Campus"

Fourteen people in New Haven, including construction workers and Yale employees, were hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning after high levels of the gas were detected at a construction site. The incident was caused by inadequate ventilation during concrete floor sawing using a propane saw. The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has opened an inspection of the construction company responsible, and the city has issued a work stoppage order for the site.

accidents-and-incidents2 years ago

Construction Site Boom Truck Collapse Injures 5 in NYC

A boom truck collapsed at a construction site in Upper Manhattan, injuring five workers, three seriously and two with minor injuries, as it was lifting plywood on the second-floor deck of a 17-story building. The collapse occurred during a powerful storm, and the Department of Buildings is investigating the cause. This incident follows two open violations at the site from December when a construction worker was struck by an aluminum beam.