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Relatives of Pratik Pandey, a Microsoft employee who died of a heart attack after working long hours, are urging tech companies to address overwork and reduce employee stress to prevent similar tragedies.
An employee at Austin Bergstrom International Airport died after being hit by a fuel truck near the tarmac. The incident occurred between gates 33 and 34, and CPR was performed on the employee but they were pronounced dead at the scene. The airport operations are not affected, and flights are operating normally. The Austin Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident.
An employee died in a plant explosion at the Darling Ingredient plant in Anson County, North Carolina. The cause of the explosion is still unknown, but it involved an aluminum chloride solution and a small building collapsed. The plant is shut down and an investigation is underway.
The family of a woman who died in an Arby's restaurant in Louisiana is suing the fast-food chain after she was found dead in a walk-in cooler. The family's lawyer said preliminary findings show she died of hypothermia. The lawsuit alleges that the latch on the cooler was not working properly and that employees were in the habit of propping open the door with a box of oil because they didn't want it to close all the way. The family is suing, in part, because no one from Arby's would respond to the lawyer's inquiries.
An Amazon employee at a fulfillment center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, died after sustaining an injury. The facility has been temporarily closed, and employees were sent home with pay. Amazon is conducting a thorough investigation and working closely with authorities. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.
One employee was killed and two were injured at the Volkswagen Chattanooga plant in Tennessee after being struck by a driver who swerved off the road for unknown reasons. The driver, identified as Jason Thornton, has been arrested and charged with vehicular homicide by recklessness, failure to operate with due care, reckless driving, felony reckless endangerment, and speeding. The company halted production for the day and is working closely with local law enforcement as they investigate the incident.
An employee at a Lowe's hardware store in Staunton, Virginia, died after a piece of equipment fell on them. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the incident. Lowe's expressed their condolences and is providing counseling to their associates.
An American Airlines employee died due to traumatic injuries at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The incident occurred outside of the terminal where aircraft park at their gates. Emergency services personnel responded to the scene, but the person was pronounced dead. The airport said there were no significant impacts to airport operations at this time.
An American Airlines employee died on the tarmac at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport due to traumatic injuries. The cause of death has not been announced, and the case is being investigated. The airport operations were not significantly impacted. Austin-Bergstrom Airport has been the site of several high-profile security and safety incidents in recent history. American Airlines expressed condolences and is providing support to the family and local team members.
An American Airlines employee died at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, with first responders arriving at the scene for a person with traumatic injuries on the tarmac. The cause of death has not yet been announced, and the Austin Police Department is investigating the incident. AUS officials stated that there are no significant impacts to airport operations at this time.
A Biltmore Estate employee was fatally injured after a tree fell due to high winds on Saturday. The estate experienced power outages and was closed for the remainder of the day. The Biltmore team is offering assistance to the family and support to employees impacted by the death of their co-worker. This incident occurred almost a year after a New York City firefighter was killed when a tree fell on his car near the entrance of the Biltmore Estate.