All articles tagged with #workplace accident
David Monroe, a renowned inventor and founder of the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology, died in a workplace accident when a falling jet engine crushed him while assisting a coworker. He was celebrated for his contributions to science education and technological innovation, inspiring many in his community and beyond.
Jacob’s Pillow, a renowned dance center in Massachusetts, has canceled its remaining summer festival after the death of production manager Kat Sirico, who was killed in a workplace accident while moving staging platforms. The festival, which began in June and was set to run until August 24, is the longest-running dance festival in the U.S., and the center is offering refunds for affected events.
Two workers were killed in a significant explosion at a plant in Kentucky, highlighting concerns over workplace safety and accident prevention measures.
A 21-year-old woman, Alyssa Drinkard, tragically died after getting caught in a conveyor belt chain while attempting to retrieve a dropped AirPod at her workplace in Georgia. Despite efforts to free her and provide medical care, she passed away from the injuries. The incident has prompted an investigation and condolences from the company, Club Car, where Drinkard was a contract line worker.
A 21-year-old woman in Georgia died after getting caught in a conveyor chain while trying to retrieve a dropped AirPod at a Club Car plant. Despite efforts to free her, she sustained critical injuries and later passed away at the hospital. The company expressed condolences and is cooperating with authorities in the investigation. A witness, also a colleague, described the traumatic incident and the victim as a well-liked and sweet person.
A massive fire engulfed a newly built water park in Gothenburg, Sweden, leading to the hospitalization of twelve people for minor injuries and one person reported missing. Authorities evacuated nearby buildings and are investigating the cause as a "workplace accident". The water park was part of an expansion of Liseberg Amusement Park and was set to open later this year.
Edilma Perez Ramirez, the mother of a 16-year-old who died in a workplace accident at a Mississippi poultry factory, is suing the companies that hired and employed him, alleging they failed to follow safety standards that could have prevented his death. The lawsuit follows a report by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration that declared numerous safety violations related to the teenager's death. The lawsuit also alleges that the company allowed the minor to clean equipment despite his age and improper training. The staffing agency that assigned the minor to work at the plant is also being sued for allegedly knowing he was a minor and for attempting to avoid paying worker's compensation after his death.
A 26-year-old employee, Carolina “Brea” Franks, was tragically crushed to death after getting trapped in equipment at a North Carolina car wash. Franks, who had been working at the car wash for about five months, was pronounced dead at the scene. The North Carolina Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health is investigating the incident, and the car wash company, Zips Car Wash, is cooperating with the investigation while the Weaverville location remains closed.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Mike Williams died at the age of 36 from a rare form of bacterial sepsis and related complications, caused by multiple dental caries and retained tooth roots. Williams had been removed from life support after sustaining injuries from a workplace accident in August. The investigation into his death has been closed, and no foul play is suspected. Poor oral health and infections in the mouth can lead to systemic health issues, highlighting the importance of dental care. Williams had a successful career in the NFL, playing for the Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, and Kansas City Chiefs.
Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams died from a rare bacterial sepsis and related complications following a workplace accident. The cause of death was determined to be bacterial sepsis with cerebral abscesses and necrotizing lobar pneumonia due to multiple dental caries and retained dental roots, with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease listed as a contributing factor. Williams' family expressed concerns about him receiving unprescribed drugs while in the hospital. The investigation into his death has been closed, and the full toxicology report and autopsy are pending. Williams played for the Buccaneers, Bills, and Chiefs during his NFL career.
A man in South Korea was crushed to death by an industrial robot at a vegetable-packaging plant after the machine mistook him for a box of vegetables. The victim, an employee of a company that installs industrial robots, was inspecting the robot's sensor when the incident occurred. The robot grabbed him, pushed his body against a conveyor belt, and crushed his face and chest. The man later died of head and chest injuries. Police are investigating whether the machine had any technical defects or safety issues, and it is speculated that the man's proximity to the robot with a box triggered the machine's reaction. This incident adds to a series of workplace accidents involving industrial robots in recent years.
A worker in South Korea was crushed to death by an industrial robot at a vegetable packing plant after the machine mistook him for a box of vegetables. The incident occurred when the worker, who was responsible for installing the robot, approached the device with a box in his hands, triggering a response from the machine. This is not the first robot mishap in South Korea, which has the highest robot density in the world. The incident highlights the importance of safety measures and proper training in the increasing use of industrial robots.
A man in his 40s was crushed to death by an industrial robot at a distribution center in South Korea. The robot, which was handling boxes of produce, failed to differentiate the man from the boxes and pushed his upper body against the conveyor belt, resulting in fatal injuries. This incident highlights the need for improved safety measures in the use of industrial robots.
A 46-year-old Italian winemaker, Marco Bettolini, reportedly drowned in a vat of wine while trying to save his colleague, Alberto Pin, who had fallen ill from nitrogen gases emitted during the winemaking process at the Ca’ di Rajo winery in northeastern Italy. Bettolini lost his balance and fell into the vat after becoming dizzy from the fumes. Pin was taken to the hospital in serious condition and is currently in a medically-induced coma. The incident has raised concerns about safety in Italy's wine industry.
A winemaker in Italy tragically died while attempting to rescue his colleague who had fainted in a wine vat due to carbon monoxide fumes. The incident occurred at a winery in northern Italy, where the two men were working in a processing tank. Both were overcome by the fumes, and neither was wearing proper safety equipment. The winery owner expressed deep sorrow and called the incident a "huge tragedy." The local trade union is urging for stronger safety measures to prevent workplace deaths, referencing recent accidents and a plea from the Italian president.