The body of a third construction worker, Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval, has been recovered from the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse, with salvage dive teams locating him amid ongoing efforts to remove tons of steel debris. Maryland Governor Wes Moore expressed condolences, emphasizing the workers' contributions and the dignity of their labor. Suazo Sandoval, who moved to the US from Honduras 18 years ago, leaves behind a wife and two children.
The body of Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, one of the construction workers missing after the Key Bridge collapse, was recovered, bringing the total number of recovered victims to three. Suazo-Sandoval, a 38-year-old father of two from Honduras, was one of six workers killed when a cargo ship crashed into the bridge on March 26. Three workers remain missing and are presumed dead. President Joe Biden visited the site of the collapse and met with the families of the victims, expressing gratitude to the first responders and acknowledging the tragedy.
The body of a third construction worker, 38-year-old Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, has been recovered from the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, a week after the collapse. The Maryland State Police's Underwater Recovery Team was involved in the recovery, and officials, including Governor Moore's Office of Immigrant Affairs, met with Suazo-Sandoval's family. The Unified Command expressed determination to continue efforts to find closure for the families of the victims.
One person was killed and two others were injured when part of a crane fell onto the Southeast Third Avenue bridge over the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The incident occurred during rush hour as construction crews were adjusting the crane's height, causing it to snap off and crash onto the bridge. A construction worker died during the incident, and two people on the bridge were injured when parts of the crane hit their car. The Florida Department of Transportation and Fort Lauderdale police are investigating the incident.
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.
A 33-year-old construction worker was killed in Brooklyn when the first floor of a residential home collapsed during illegal construction work. The Department of Buildings had issued a partial stop-work order in December, but the work continued, leading to the fatal incident. The victim, Juan Ganche, had immigrated from Ecuador and worked in construction for 14 years. This tragedy highlights the ongoing issue of construction site safety in New York City, where construction-related fatalities have been on the rise, prompting lawmakers to enact stricter penalties for companies whose workers are killed or injured on the job.
A 33-year-old construction worker died when a two-story home being illegally built collapsed in Brooklyn, pinning him under debris in the basement. The construction was in violation of a stop work order, and the worker's identity is being withheld pending family notification. No other injuries were reported, and investigators are working to determine the cause of the collapse.
A construction worker in Hollywood, Florida, made a gruesome discovery when he found the body of a baby inside a dumpster near an apartment. The 21-year-old worker called the police after opening a bag in the dumpster and finding the deceased child. First responders attempted to revive the baby but were unsuccessful. A death investigation is underway as authorities try to determine the cause of death and locate the parents or caregivers of the child.
A 19-year-old construction worker, identified as Ommatt Cruz, was tragically killed when he was struck by a mobile hydraulic lift operated by his father in the East Village of Manhattan. Cruz was attempting to guide his father onto a flatbed truck through a busy intersection when he was run over by the lift. Despite efforts to save him, Cruz suffered severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation, and no charges have been filed.
A construction worker setting up structures for the upcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas was tragically killed after suffering a major laceration to the neck. The incident occurred at the Bellagio Fountains on the Las Vegas strip, and further details have yet to be released. An investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is expected to take place. The Las Vegas Grand Prix, scheduled for November 19, will feature drivers passing through major landmarks in the city.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with felony murder in the shooting death of a construction worker at Howard University. Rafael Adolfo Gomez, 34, was shot during an apparent robbery attempt on the school's campus. The suspect was apprehended by D.C. police, and the investigation is ongoing. This incident adds to a series of targeted attacks on construction workers in the area. Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick expressed condolences to the victim's family and the campus community.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with felony murder in connection with the shooting death of a construction worker from El Salvador on Howard University's campus. The victim, Rafael Adolfo Gomez, was targeted during an attempted robbery near a construction site where he was about to start his shift. The teenager is accused of fatally shooting Gomez, who had moved to the United States to support his family. The case is still under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.
A construction worker in Texas, Gabriel Infante, who was initially accused of being on drugs before his death, actually died of heatstroke while working in the sun in June 2022, according to a lawsuit filed by his mother. The lawsuit alleges that the construction company, B Comm Constructors LLC, neglected to protect Infante from the known hazards associated with extreme heat conditions. Infante showed signs of heat stress, including confusion and loss of consciousness, before succumbing to heatstroke. The lawsuit accuses the company of gross negligence for instructing employees to work in the heat without proper measures in place.
The mother of a 24-year-old construction worker who died from heatstroke in Texas has filed a lawsuit against his employer. Gabriel Infante was working in extreme heat when he exhibited symptoms of heatstroke, but his foreman insisted it was due to drugs and pushed for a drug test. Infante later died in the hospital from severe heatstroke. The lawsuit alleges that the employer failed to provide safeguards, protections, and training to prevent heat-related illnesses. This comes after Texas passed a law prohibiting local municipalities from enacting heat protection standards for construction workers.
A crash on I-285 in Sandy Springs has left a construction worker and an off-duty police officer in critical condition, according to police. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
