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How workers died last week. Trench collapse, hit by a crane, suffocated in grain bin, fall, crushed by machinery, skid steer incident, bus accident, plane crash, fire, shot.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0On average, over 100 workers are killed every week in the United States due to traumatic injuries suffered at work. More than 20 times as many die from occupational diseases, many due to exposure to hazardous substances many years before they died. The few narratives below (gathered from almost 100 Google News searches) do not come close to capturing the full toll that work takes on the working people of this country. Nevertheless the accounts below gave you a taste of the preventable carnage occurring in workplaces across the country every day.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Pipefitter dies in trench collapse at local Campground<\/h3>\n

Port Sanilca, MI \u2014 A worker installing underground pipes died after a trench wall collapsed on him Wednesday afternoon<\/a>. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration identified the worker as a 34-year-old senior foreman pipefitter. Sanilac East Fire Authority Chief Doug Moran said the worker was part of a crew installing sewer pipes near the front of the Jellystone Campground at 2353 N. Lakeshore Road near Port Sanilac. Around 4:40 p.m. the worker was eight feet below ground when a chunk of dirt fell off the trench wall and landed on the worker. Fellow contractors were in the trench and digging the victim out when emergency crews arrived. They had exposed the worker’s head and chest, but there were no signs of life. Port Sanilac firefighters determined the trench was too unstable to continue rescue efforts, so they ordered the other contractors to come back above ground. Port Sanilac fire crews requested assistance from Huron and Macomb counties’ technical rescue teams. They arrived nearly three hours after the collapse occurred and began formulating plans for a rescue. Technical rescue crews shored up the trench walls and launched a lengthy rescue effort around 9:30 p.m. They recovered the worker’s body shortly before midnight. MIOSHA regulators will continue investigating what caused the trench collapse and whether contractors were following appropriate safety measures.<\/p>\n

Worker dies in the hospital after falling off a ladder<\/h3>\n

Edgartown, MA \u2014 A worker died in the hospital after falling off a ladder<\/a> and plummeting two stories into the basement. 32-year-old Jose Luis Collaguazo Crespo<\/strong> tragically passed away Tuesday at his work, the Meshacket Commons project in Edgartown, Marthas Vineyard. Authorities are investigating the case as a workplace accident which includes OSHA. Crespo was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n

Man dies after being trapped in palm tree<\/h3>\n

Las Vegas, NV \u2014 <\/span>A man was found unconscious and later pronounced dead <\/a>after being trapped about 25 feet up in a palm tree in Las Vegas. The\u00a0emergency call was received at 3:17 p.m., and both Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and North Las Vegas Fire Department responded to the scene, according to authorities. Officials say the man was trimming the tree, and the lack of staffing and equipment may have contributed to the accident. According to LFVR, it is unlikely that weather played a part in this incident. The first rescue unit arrived within five minutes and initiated an offensive strategy to rescue the individual.<\/p>\n

Construction Worker Killed in Brownsville Site Accident, OSHA Investigating<\/h3>\n

Brownsville, TX \u2014 A construction worker has died following a worksite accident<\/a> that is now under investigation by both Brownsville Police and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The victim has been identified as 34-year-old Jose Angele Castellano<\/strong>. Authorities say the fatal incident occurred Thursday afternoon at a construction site on the 5600 block of Padre Island Highway. According to first responders, Castellano was operating heavy machinery when it tipped over and fell on top of him, causing fatal injuries. Despite emergency efforts, he did not survive. The construction site is managed by Prime Construction, but when contacted for a statement by Fox Rio Grande Valley, the company declined to provide any comment.<\/p>\n

57-year-old dies after becoming trapped under skid steer<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Dayton, OH \u2014 A worker is dead after being trapped under a skid steer<\/a>. The Wayne County Sheriff\u2019s Office reported deputies were called to the 100 block of East North Street in Milton, Indiana, in reference to an unresponsive male. Authorities found Joseph Peggs<\/strong>, 57, of Cambridge City, Indiana, under an overturned skid steer. Peggs was taken to Reid Hospital in Richmond, where he died \u201ca short time later\u201d from his injuries, according to the WCSO. Deputies believe the incident was a \u201ctragic accident,\u201d but it remains under investigation.<\/p>\n

School Groundskeeper Dies on the Job after getting trapped in Grain Bin<\/h3>\n

Linn County, MO \u2014 <\/span>The sheriff’s department confirmed the death of a Marceline man following a grain bin accident<\/a> on Saturday afternoon, February 8. The victim was identified as Thomas Lodder<\/strong>, who became trapped inside a grain bin located on Julep Road. Melte stated that the sheriff\u2019s office was called to assist at the scene, and deputies responded. Fire departments from Marceline and Brookfield also assisted. No other injuries were reported in the incident. The Marceline R-5 School District released a statement acknowledging Lodder\u2019s long-standing service to the district. Lodder had been employed in various roles for 52 years, serving as the district\u2019s transportation director, bus mechanic, bus driver, and groundskeeper.<\/p>\n

Worker killed by a crane in a work accident<\/h3>\n

Elk County, PA A man was killed Monday evening as a result of an industrial accident.<\/a> The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. Monday along Carlson Road in Jones Township, according to reports from\u00a0WJAC\u00a0and\u00a0WTAJ. Elk County coroner Michelle Muccio-Krise identified the victim as Alexander G. Reinsburrow<\/strong>, 36. Officials said Reinsburrow was struck in the head while an outrigger on a crane was being retracted. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his death has been ruled accidental.<\/p>\n

Binghamton firefighter death marks first line-of-duty fatality in New York in 2025<\/h3>\n

Binghamton, NY \u2014 A firefighter lost his life as the result of a massive fire<\/a> that engulfed a Main Street building. 40-year-old John Gaudet<\/strong> died after a wall collapsed at the scene of the blaze at 1 Main Street. Gaudet was taken to Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City where he was pronounced dead. The fire in the small one-story building on Main Street just west of the Chenango River was reported around 9:35 p.m. Wednesday. Workers from Gorick Construction were at the still-smoldering site early Thursday to demolish what remained after the fire. Fire and police investigators examined the scene looking for evidence before the demolition operation started.<\/p>\n

Semi Truck Driver Killed in Single Vehicle Crash<\/h3>\n

Lincoln, NE \u2014 A semi-truck driver was killed in a crash<\/a> on Tuesday, The Minnesota State Patrol identified the driver as 67-year-old Matthew King<\/strong>. According to MSP, King was traveling north on Highway 15, about 60 miles west of Minneapolis, around a curve when his semi left the roadway, rolled, and then hit a tree. Road conditions were reportedly dry at the time of the crash. It\u2019s unknown if seat belts were in use at the time of the crash, nor if the vehicle\u2019s airbags deployed. Both Hutchinson Police and Hutchinson Fire responded to the scene.<\/p>\n

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Employee found dead at Birmingham City Hall, no foul play suspected<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Birmingham, AL \u2014 City of Birmingham employee was found dead<\/a> Thursday morning inside city hall but no evidence of foul play was found.\u00a0The 67-year-old man was found in a stairwell inside City Hall around 11 a.m. and pronounced dead on the scene shortly after. The Jefferson County Coroner\u2019s Office said an examination will be performed Friday to determine the cause of death, but no evidence of foul play has been found thus far. The Birmingham Police Department is investigating the death.<\/p>\n

Private jet Pilot Killed After Landing Gear Malfunctions<\/h3>\n

Scottsdale, AZ \u2014 Pilot killed on duty<\/a> after landing gear failure caused the private Learjet owned by Vince Neil \u2013 the lead singer of\u00a0M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce<\/a> \u2013 to rapidly skid off a runway and slam into a parked private jet on Monday. The deceased pilot was named as 78-year-old Joie Vitosky<\/strong>, the\u00a0Scottsdale Police Department said. He was certified as a flight engineer in 1978 and certified as an airline transport pilot in 2019, according to FAA records. Vitosky was originally from Okemah, Oklahoma, and joined the Marine Corps in his early twenties because he wanted to fly, his ex-wife Ann Vitosky told the Associated Press. He became a Marine Corps aviator and flew helicopters in Vietnam in 1969, she said. After spending over a decade with the Marine Corps, he started flying Learjets. Three other people were injured in the collision at Scottsdale Airport, including a second pilot as well as Neil\u2019s girlfriend Rain Hannah and her friend.<\/p>\n

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Man dies on the job cleaning brush in Barnes Mountain area of Estill County<\/h3>\n

Richmond, KY \u2014 <\/span>A man died in Estill County this afternoon while working on brush cleanup for a tree service company<\/a> in the Barnes Mountain area. According to witnesses, 53-year-old Frankie Jones<\/strong> of Montgomery County just fell over while on the job from an apparent medical episode around 1:30 today. The man was transported to Mercy Health Hospital in Irvine by Estill County EMS. The emergency room physician and staff pronounced him deceased shortly after arrival around 2:30 today. Estill County Coroner Jimmy Wise says no foul play is suspected.<\/p>\n

Northeast Nebraska sheriff\u2019s deputy dies in crash<\/h3>\n

O’Neil, NE — A sheriff\u2019s deputy in Northeast Nebraska has died after a crash<\/a> on the night of Wednesday, Feb. 12. The Holt County deputy, identified as Steven Binkerd<\/strong>, was the only one involved in the crash and died at the scene. The preliminary investigation by the Antelope County Sheriff\u2019s Office showed that a Holt County deputy was driving on Highway 275 just outside Neligh, Nebraska when he drifted onto the shoulder and attempted to steer his pickup back into the lane but overcorrected. Authorities say the pickup then lost control on an icy surface, landed in a nearby ditch, and collided with a utility pole.\\<\/p>\n

Semi truck driver dies in crash with snow plow driver on Interstate 25<\/h3>\n

Huerfano County, CO \u2014 A semi-truck driver died in a crash with a snow plow driver<\/a> just before 5 a.m. Wednesday on Interstate 25, Colorado State Patrol said. The preliminary investigation found that the semi-truck driver hit the back of the Colorado Department of Transportation snow plow on I-25 near milepost 57, according to CSP. The driver of the semitruck was pronounced dead at the scene and the snow plow driver was taken to a nearby hospital.<\/p>\n

Bus Driver and 3 Others Killed in Bus Crash<\/h3>\n
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Voltage, WA \u2014 A bus driver and three other people were killed<\/a> and seven were hurt when a motorist trying to pass another car on a two-lane highway hit a charter bus in central Washington state. A Toyota Camry was heading west on Highway 28 east of Wenatchee on Sunday afternoon when it hit an oncoming Northwestern Stage Lines charter bus,\u00a0The Seattle Times reported<\/span>. A 66-year-old Spokane man who was driving the bus was killed, along with a 17-year-old female driver and a 17-year-old male passenger in the Camry, both from East Wenatchee, the Washington State Patrol said. A bus passenger died later at a hospital. Seven others, ages 24 to 71, were hurt in the crash and taken to local hospitals, troopers said. Jacob Price, owner of the Spokane-based bus company, said the crash happened during a scheduled route between Seattle and Spokane. He said about 20 people were on the bus. Price told the newspaper the crash was caused by a driver trying to pass while traveling at an \u201cexcessive speed,\u201d and that the company was working with state troopers and the state Department of Transportation to learn more. The names of those killed in the crash have not yet been released.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Plumber shot killed while completing job in Baton Rouge<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Baton Rouge, LA \u2014 An innocent man, a plumber, was shot after he was caught in a crossfire<\/a>. It was just after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 when Baton Rouge Police officers responded to a shooting at 4660 Fairfields Ave. with a man inside his truck. At the scene, officers found Trevor Harrison,<\/strong> 27, of Central, shot to the face. Harrison, who was a plumber, was completing a job near the shooting scene and was in his work pickup truck. When multiple shots rang out, the driver\u2019s side of Harrison\u2019s truck was caught in the crossfire. Harrison was hit by one of the bullets. After he was shot, the truck crashed into a parked vehicle. Harrison died on the scene. The young man saving money and about to graduate in civil engineering and computer pipe design and drafting on March 7th. He was top of his class and on the Dean\u2019s list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Alleghany County Volunteer Firefighter Dies in the Line of Duty<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Alleghany County, VA \u2014 A Boiling Springs Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department volunteer firefighter dies on duty<\/a>. 70-year-old firefighter Steve A. Weikle<\/strong> passed away on February 13, 2025. Weikle, a dedicated member of the fire department for 49 years, tragically died after responding to a structure collapse. Weikle was part of a crew that responded to a call involving a collapsed building, which trapped farm animals inside. The rescue operation was successful, and no firefighters were injured while removing the animals. However, after the mission, Weikle was found in cardiac arrest outside of his home shortly after returning from the scene. Though the cause of his cardiac arrest remains under investigation, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation recognizes the incident as a line of duty death due to the medical emergency occurring within 24 hours of working the fire. Weikle will be laid to rest with full fire department honors in recognition of his extraordinary service and sacrifice.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Blue Bell truck driver killed in single-vehicle crash on FM 467, authorities say<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Guadalupe County, TX \u2014 <\/strong>A driver killed following a fatal crash involving a Blue Bell truck<\/a> according to Guadalupe County Sheriff Joshua Ray. The one-vehicle crash was reported just before 10 a.m. Saturday morning on FM 467 near Sweet Home Road, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The truck was only occupied by the driver, who was pronounced dead, DPS said. No other injuries were reported. The Blue Bell truck could be seen tipped over on its side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Truck Driver Killed After Semi Crashes On I-10 Near Blythe<\/h3>\n

Blythe, CA\u00a0 \u2014 A trucker was fatally injured Friday when his tractor-trailer crashed<\/a> alongside Interstate 10 west of Blythe. The fatality occurred shortly after 1 p.m. Friday on eastbound I-10, just east of Wiley’s Well Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The agency reported the Burlington Truck Lines big rig abruptly veered off of the freeway and crashed in the desert. No other vehicles were involved. Riverside County Fire Department paramedics reached the location roughly 25 minutes later and pronounced the trucker, whose identity was not disclosed, dead at the scene.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Two Sun Metro employees killed in fire worked there just months<\/h3>\n

El Paso, TX \u2014 Two Sun Metro employees were killed in this week\u2019s fire<\/a> and had worked with the transit agency since December 2024 and was a fleet maintenance technician. German Garcia and Ruben Ibarra died. \u00a0Eight people were injured in Tuesday\u2019s fire at Sun Metro\u2019s Operations Center. That included two people who were in critical condition and were flown to a burn center in Phoenix. More here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Buffalo firefighter dies in blaze that led to explosion<\/h3>\n
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Buffalo, NY \u2014 <\/span>A firefighter died inside a burning building<\/a> in downtown Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday, where a fire and an explosion sent flames and smoke billowing into the street. Video recorded by bystanders showed teams of firefighters outside the building being knocked over and enveloped in a cloud of ash, then flailing to regain control of spraying hoses. The firefighter was reported missing shortly after crews arrived at the commercial building, which held a theatrical costumes shop. Rescuers initially held out hope that he would be found alive as crews tried for hours to reach the spot where he was believed trapped. Eventually, the scene turned grim and firefighters stopped to salute as an ambulance drove away from the scene. Mayor Byron Brown confirmed the death Wednesday afternoon. The firefighter\u2019s identity was not immediately released.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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