Worker Killed in Prime of Life
Little is known about Antonio Tapia, 27, except that he was a Mexican immigrant and was living with a relative, Ricardo Vega Sanchez, and Sanchez’s wife and daughter, in Burlington, NJ.
Young Man Crushed Under Massive Pipes
He loved working out at the gym and spending time with his girlfriend. But it all came to an abrupt end when a pile of heavy steel tubes crashed down on this 18-year-old worker at a welding shop in southern Ontario.
Garage Door Kills
A lumberyard worker was fatally struck by a 1,200-pound (543.6 kilogram) metal commercial garage door.
Fire Boss Charged With Manslaughter GalleryFire Boss Charged With Manslaughter
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Fire Boss Charged With Manslaughter
A former fire crew boss has been charged with manslaughter and lying to investigators five years after four forestry firefighters perished in a wildfire in Washington State. Ellreese N. Daniels faces four counts of involuntary manslaughter and seven counts of making false statements to people who were investigating the fatal fire.
Fall Down Stairs Kills Worker GalleryFall Down Stairs Kills Worker
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Fall Down Stairs Kills Worker
A 59-year-old worker at a plant that makes plastic bags was fatally injured after falling down industrial stairs.
Fatal Bear Attack Brings Charges Against Employer
If your company sends its workers into areas where they may encounter potentially dangerous wildlife, here's a heads up:
Worker’s Life Over in the Flick of a Switch
Properly trained workers know exactly what will happen when they operate a machine switch - but if a switch is tripped in a moment of inattention or confusion
Don’t Walk Away From Heat Illness Victims
Editor's note: Toiling outdoors under a sizzling sun isn't an issue in much of North America at this time of year
Falling Steps Crush Man
A 72-year-old truck driver hired to transport and deliver a set of pre-cast concrete steps to a residence was crushed by the steps during delivery.
New York Ironworker Crushed to Death
The victim had been working 11 years at the company.
Scrap Metal Truck Driver Killed In Crash
A scrap metal truck driver was killed and three train passengers slightly injured when an Amtrak train carrying 89 people slammed into a tractor-trailer.
Paper Carrier Killed In Crash
A newspaper carrier making deliveries on her bicycle was killed when an automobile struck her.
Driver Trapped in Pipe
Lester L. Woda, an orchard manager, drowned in Okanogan, WA, after becoming trapped in a reservoir pipe.
Restaurant Manager Electrocuted by Fridge
A restaurant manager died after contacting a faulty refrigerator.
Worker Falls Headfirst From Raised Forklift Platform GalleryWorker Falls Headfirst From Raised Forklift Platform
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Worker Falls Headfirst From Raised Forklift Platform
Standing on a makeshift platform spanning the forks of a lift truck isn?t safe. In California, doing so proved lethal for a 29-year-old worker.
Hydraulic Oil Plus Oxygen Creates Explosion
A defective brake caliper exploded during a test while it was being repaired in a shop. One worker was killed and two more were injured by the flying fragments. The brake caliper had been part
Heart Attack Caused By Lack Of Oxygen GalleryHeart Attack Caused By Lack Of Oxygen
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Heart Attack Caused By Lack Of Oxygen
A natural gas company service man was contacted early one winter morning to investigate a gas leak. A bridge crew had noticed a strong odor of gas and a hissing sound at a natural gas
Police Officer Among Fatalities
Three sanitation workers and one policeman died in an underground sewage pumping station. Two sanitation workers had entered the room 50 feet underground and attempted to unbolt an inspection plate from a valve. The plate
Unstable Bridge Collapses Too Soon
A railroad company needed to have a vehicle bridge removed quickly from above a track. The structure was starting to disintegrate and shift because of soil erosion. A crew of four was demolishing the bridge,
Faulty Fireplace Conversion Sets Off Fatal House Fire GalleryFaulty Fireplace Conversion Sets Off Fatal House Fire
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Faulty Fireplace Conversion Sets Off Fatal House Fire
A firefighter died while fighting a house fire. He was in charge of the pumper truck crew which was called to a home. The fire was caused by a fireplace insert which had been designed
Tank And Crane Topple To Ground
An empty water tank weighing 14 tons (12.7 metric tons) was being lifted by a crane onto a water tower frame. The land around the new community water tower had been excavated the previous month
Loose Clothing Pulls Supervisor Into Machine
A mechanical supervisor in a paper mill - with 23 years of experience in the industry - was inspecting a machine with two other supervisors. While repairs were being contemplated, the machine was left running
Falling Panels Kill Custodian
A custodial worker was preparing to vacuum the hallway in front of a set of elevators. There were three piles of partitions stacked against the wall across from the elevator doors. A co-worker later found
Non-swimmer Disappears as Boat Sinks
At a coastal logging operation, a small boat was used to straighten a cable before it was respooled on a floating work deck.
Wedge Of Rock Falls Into Tunnel
Three workers were crushed by a rockfall in a mine tunnel, resulting in one death. The fatality occurred when the experienced mine crew was working near the site of a previous incident caused by a
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