Six Dead in Dairy Farm Accident in Weld County, Colorado
Six people died in a confined space accident at a dairy farm in Weld County, Colorado, prompting an investigation by OSHA; no criminal activity is suspected.
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Six Dead in Colorado Dairy Farm Accident, Including Student
Six people were found dead at a dairy farm in Colorado following a confined space rescue attempt, with authorities investigating the incident and no criminal activity suspected.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
Fatal Crane Collapse at Florida Construction Site
One person has died after a crane toppled at a construction site in Florida, trapping them underneath. The accident occurred when the crane overturned and fell down an embankment. Approximately 50 gallons of hydraulic fluid spilled from the fallen crane. The Orange County Sheriff's Office stated that the incident is being investigated by OSHA.
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.