Young Farmer Dies in Auger Entanglement
Roger, who sowed the seeds of his farming career at the age of 13, may have scoffed at the foretelling of his death on a small farm in Iowa 22 years later.
Tractor Backs Up Over Farmer
A farmer was crushed by his own tractor when another person was attempting to operate it. The victim was adjusting the spreader which was being towed behind the tractor. Another person tried to put the
Children Die In Farm Silo
Two boys were visiting a farm. One was a relative of the farmer and the other was a friend. For some reason, they climbed to the top of a silo which was used for storage
Painter Falls From Stepladder GalleryPainter Falls From Stepladder
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Painter Falls From Stepladder
A job of repainting an outdoor stairway at a commuter train station was the end of the line for a 45-year old man. He fell from a stepladder while painting the concrete and metal stairway
Experienced Maintenance Worker Crushed To Death GalleryExperienced Maintenance Worker Crushed To Death
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Experienced Maintenance Worker Crushed To Death
A machine at a steel foundry was found to be jammed in the "up" position and could not be lowered. The plant maintenance mechanic, who was an experienced and careful worker, was called to repair
Volunteer Plunges to His Death
A volunteer died of head and chest injuries when he fell 18 feet to a concrete floor while helping repair a community sports facility.
Contractor Dies in Tank
A contractor inspecting the seals inside a large gasoline storage tank did not make it out alive. He was overcome by the toxic vapors in the tank and unable to escape or call for help.
Language Barrier Eyed in Death GalleryLanguage Barrier Eyed in Death
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Language Barrier Eyed in Death
Not knowing English can cause all kinds of safety problems for workers, but a recent case in California shows how it may endanger non-workers too.
Leader, Best Friend’ Remembered GalleryLeader, Best Friend’ Remembered
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Leader, Best Friend’ Remembered
At 21, Catrina Faye Coffman had everything to look forward to.
Makeshift Fuse Arcs GalleryMakeshift Fuse Arcs
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Makeshift Fuse Arcs
An electrical arc ignited dust in a wood flour mill, causing an explosion that burned a worker to death.
Asphalt Plant Trainee Crushed In Conveyor GalleryAsphalt Plant Trainee Crushed In Conveyor
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Asphalt Plant Trainee Crushed In Conveyor
Trevor was 24 years old when he died in an unguarded conveyor at an asphalt plant, where investigators concluded that several safety procedures could have prevented his death.
Safety Signs Checklist GallerySafety Signs Checklist
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Safety Signs Checklist
The following checklist on the uses of color coding and [...]
Argon Gas ‘Drowns’ Welder
Argon gas used as part of a welding operation caused the asphyxiation death of an apprentice welder working in a confined space. He was completing welding work inside a tank being constructed of titanium. Because
Lack Of Training About ‘Dead Air’ Leads To Fatality GalleryLack Of Training About ‘Dead Air’ Leads To Fatality
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Lack Of Training About ‘Dead Air’ Leads To Fatality
A barge maintenance worker was found dead of asphyxiation in a compartment on the vessel. The barge, used as a construction base camp, was being prepared for the upcoming construction season. On the day of
Migrant Worker Falls From Unprotected Stairway GalleryMigrant Worker Falls From Unprotected Stairway
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Migrant Worker Falls From Unprotected Stairway
A worker cleaning the third floor of a warehouse received massive head and chest injuries after falling more than 22 feet (seven meters) to the concrete floor below. No one witnessed the accident so it
Lack of Lockout Procedures Results In Conveyor Death GalleryLack of Lockout Procedures Results In Conveyor Death
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Lack of Lockout Procedures Results In Conveyor Death
An employee with less than two years experience at a quarry and gravel pit was given the responsibility of safety inspector. He was not given any additional training with his new position. On the day
Killed By Heat GalleryKilled By Heat
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Killed By Heat
A small woodland fire was the scene of a workplace fatality when one firefighter died of heat stroke. The young man was one of two affected by heat stroke that day. Two others were affected
Tobacco Worker Dies After Tractor Overturns
A migrant farm worker died after the tractor he was driving overturned on a country road. The victim, who had no experience driving on public roads, was pulling a load of tobacco when the wagon jack-knifed and broke loose from the tractor.
Young Immigrant Dies of Heat Stress GalleryYoung Immigrant Dies of Heat Stress
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Young Immigrant Dies of Heat Stress
A 19-year-old immigrant from Mexico died from heat stress on the job in Fort Worth, TX, where he reportedly never saw a paycheck.
Forklift Fatality Carries Lessons
Forklifts and worker-congested pathways can be a deadly mix, especially when forklift operators haven't been trained properly.
School Maintenance Supervisor Murdered GallerySchool Maintenance Supervisor Murdered
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School Maintenance Supervisor Murdered
David S. Ganoe Jr. , a school maintenance supervisor, was gunned down in his office in Caroline, VA. Police report that Thomas E. Monroe, 66, a former maintenance employee, was charged with murder of the 51-year-old.
Heavy Equipment Mechanics Electrocuted GalleryHeavy Equipment Mechanics Electrocuted
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Heavy Equipment Mechanics Electrocuted
Two mechanics were electrocuted while repairing an earth-moving scraper.
Use This Safety Checklist – On Yourself GalleryUse This Safety Checklist – On Yourself
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Use This Safety Checklist – On Yourself
Just as you use a checklist to inspect equipment, you [...]
Cleaning Solvent Causes Fatal Burns GalleryCleaning Solvent Causes Fatal Burns
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Cleaning Solvent Causes Fatal Burns
A textile worker was working on a conveyor belt. At the end of a day's production she had to clean the belt using a highly volatile cleaning solvent. This solvent was used very close to
Farmer Asphyxiated In CO2 Atmosphere
Lack of oxygen killed a farmer who fell into a silo. He was preparing for the arrival of corn to be placed in the top of the silo. He climbed into the top of the
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