{"id":14235,"date":"2026-08-19T07:20:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T11:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jordanbarab.com\/confinedspace\/?p=14235"},"modified":"2026-08-18T18:21:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T22:21:08","slug":"workers-not-coming-home-this-week-the-weekly-toll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jordanbarab.com\/confinedspace\/2026\/08\/19\/workers-not-coming-home-this-week-the-weekly-toll\/","title":{"rendered":"Workers Not Coming Home This Week: The Weekly Toll"},"content":{"rendered":"

How workers died last week: rollovers, grain bin incident, three electrocutions, falls, firefighting, industrial incidents, and murder-suicide, on-duty medical emergencies, vehicle incidents and shootings.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> On average, 100 workers die every week from traumatic injuries on the job in the United States. 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. \u00a0Why We Write The Weekly Toll<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Worker killed on job at steel plant in Northwest Indiana<\/h3>\n

BURNS HARBOR, IN — A worker at a Northwest Indiana steel plant was killed on the job<\/a> last week. International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 said the worker was killed in an accident at the Cleveland-Cliffs plant in Burns Harbor, about 50 miles from Chicago near Lake Michigan. The accident happened on Thursday. Union officials identified the man who died as Jonathan Stepp<\/strong>, a young father who was operating a pot hauler when he died. A GoFundMe said Stepp, 28, leaves behind three young children. He was not an employee of Cleveland-Cliffs, but of Phoenix Services, a contractor that provides services at the Burns Harbor plant, according to a Cleveland-Cliffs spokesperson. Phoenix Services is owned by SunCoke Energy.<\/p>\n

Cherokee County employee dies after falling from garbage truck<\/h3>\n

CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC — A Cherokee County employee was killed after falling off the back of a sanitation truck<\/a> Monday afternoon. The Cherokee County Coroner\u2019s Office said two workers were riding on the rear platform of a garbage truck around 1:50 p.m., as trash carts were being emptied. The truck was reportedly turning right from Hayes Toad onto Bonner Road when one worker fell and hit the pavement. The worker, 32-year-old John Derrick Dover<\/strong>, was brought to Spartanburg Medical Center where he died just before 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Ellisville man dies after workplace accident on Hardy Street, Hattiesburg police say<\/h3>\n

PINE BELT, MS — A worker is dead after a workplace accident<\/a> that happened at the construction site for Hattiesburg\u2019s incoming Chipotle. Hattiesburg Police Department responded to the accident around 10:46 a.m., when paramedics were already on scene providing aid. A worker was transported to a local hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. Forrest County Coroner Lisa Klem identified the worker as 56-year-old Brice Walters<\/strong> of Ellsville.<\/p>\n

Daviess County coroner names victim in fatal tractor rollover<\/h3>\n

DAVIESS COUNTY, KY — The person killed in a tractor rollover<\/a> in Utica has been named. The Daviess County Coroner identified the deceased as 69-year-old Steven Mackey<\/strong>. The Daviess County Sheriff\u2019s Office says Mackey was driving his tractor in the 2600 block of McMahan Road when the tractor rolled down an embankment and overturned, crushing him.<\/p>\n

Fatal Grain Bin Incident in Argos<\/h3>\n

ARGOS, IN — On Monday, August 10, 2026, at approximately 5:08 p.m., the Marshall County Coroner\u2019s Office was notified of a death<\/a> at 14942 Maple Road, Argos, Indiana. An investigation found that the deceased, Jonathon Hayn<\/strong>, of Argos, Indiana, had been working inside a grain bin on the family farm when it appears he became overcome by smoke after the grain began burning. Family members and workers attempted to remove Hayn from the grain bin but were unable to fully rescue him. Marshall County Central Dispatch received a 911 call at approximately 4:13 p.m.<\/p>\n

1 Construction Worker Killed, 2 Injured In Nesconset Crash<\/h3>\n

NESCONSET, NY — One construction worker was killed<\/a> and two others were injured after they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset early Monday morning, Suffolk County police said. The three workers, all men, were struck at the intersection of Townline Road and Terry Road at about 6:43 a.m., police said. One worker was pronounced dead after being taken to Stony Brook University Hospital. A second worker suffered serious injuries, while the third suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening, according to police. The workers were contractors working for Suffolk County on a paving project at the time of the crash, police said.<\/p>\n

Sacramento Highway 50 Worker Dies After DUI Suspect Slams Into Crew, CHP Says<\/h3>\n

SACRAMENTO, CA — A construction worker died<\/a> Monday after a suspected drunk driver slammed into a Caltrans-contracted crew vehicle on Sacramento’s Highway 50, sending the worker over the edge of an overpass and down onto Stockton Boulevard below. Two other crew members were injured and taken to the hospital with conditions that were not immediately known, while the driver fled the scene before being chased down and arrested.<\/p>\n

Worker killed by construction vehicle in work zone in Port St. Lucie overnight<\/h3>\n

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL –A 45-year-old dump truck driver was killed after being hit by another construction vehicle<\/a> inside a work zone on I-95 just south of Tradition on Monday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The driver stepped out of their dump truck on the northbound lanes and was struck by a tractor with a sweeper traveling south, repaving the area as part of an improvement project. The construction worker was transported to Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, where they later died. The driver of the other truck was arrested on an unrelated warrant, FHP said.<\/p>\n

Apex Police investigating after deadly accident at construction site<\/h3>\n

APEX, NC — Apex Police responded to a call about a body at a construction site<\/a> on Monday afternoon. Authorities received a call around 5 p.m. about the incident on Humie Olive Road. An Apex official told ABC11 that it appeared to be an accidental death, but the investigation is ongoing. The identity of the person is unknown.<\/p>\n

OSHA investigating fatal industrial accident in Anderson County<\/h3>\n

ANDERSON COUNTY, SC — The South Carolina Department of Labor said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating after a worker was fatally electrocuted<\/a> in Anderson County Friday. The Anderson County Coroner\u2019s Office identified the victim as 65-year-old Perry Ernest<\/strong> Anderson from Easley. He was working on a heater\/air conditioning unit when he was shocked by a live wire. The industrial accident happened at Safe Industries, located along Highway 86 in Piedmont, according to officials. The coroner said Anderson died at the scene. His death was ruled accidental.<\/p>\n

OSHA investigating electrician\u2019s death at University of Missouri football stadium<\/h3>\n

COLUMBIA, MO — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death of an electrician<\/a> who died during renovation work at the University of Missouri’s football stadium. Corey Sooter<\/strong>, 44, died June 10 after working at the stadium five days earlier. He worked for BK2 Electrical and Design. Records obtained by ABC 17 News, our affiliate in Columbia, Missouri, state that the fire department was called to Faurot Field at 9:05 a.m. and arrived within five minutes. University medics were on the scene providing care to Sooter. The incident report states that fire crews used specialized equipment to test the wiring and found it was still energized. The incident was classified as an electrocution.<\/p>\n

Consumers Energy lineman dies on the job after being electrocuted<\/h3>\n

HENDERSON, MI — A Consumers Energy lineman died while on the job<\/a> in Henderson, the company said Monday. According to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the 48-year-old worker was performing overhead electrical work on Aug. 13 when he was electrocuted. In a statement, the company said it is mourning the worker\u2019s death and providing resources to support coworkers who knew and worked with him. \u201cWe are providing resources to support our fellow coworkers who have known and worked with him and extending our love to his family,\u201d Consumers Energy said.<\/p>\n

Authorities identify construction worker killed in Grant Co. roof fall<\/h3>\n

HIGHLAND, WI — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday identified the construction worker who died after a fall<\/a> last week. The incident occurred about 8:10 a.m. Friday on County Q in Highland. The victim was Joel Antonio Alverez Renderos<\/em>, 44, of Darlington. Deputies responding to the scene learned that a construction crew was repairing the roof of a farm building. While crew members were on the roof, Alverez fell through it about 30 feet to the concrete floor below. First responders administered life-saving measures, but he died at the scene.<\/p>\n

Barge worker dies after falling 25 feet into confined space in New Haven<\/h3>\n

NEW HAVEN, CT — A barge worker died after falling an estimated 25 feet into a confined space<\/a> in New Haven, according to the city’s fire chief on Sunday. Chief Daniel Coughlin said firefighters responded at 2:47 a.m. to 400 Waterfront St. to rescue the worker from the confined space. Arriving crews learned that the man, estimated to be around 60 years old, fell from a barge into a confined area in a barge bay. The man was in cardiac arrest, Coughlin said. Despite an extensive rope rescue operation, the man did not survive.<\/p>\n

Carpenter dies after 10-foot fall at Harbor Springs construction site<\/h3>\n

EMMET COUNTY, MI — A 52-year-old carpenter is dead after falling about 10 feet while working<\/a> on a deck at a residential construction project in Harbor Springs, marking Michigan’s 27th workplace fatality reported to MIOSHA this year. The incident happened Aug. 10. According to the initial report to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the deck railing was unbolted when the worker fell to the ground. MIOSHA cautioned that the information is preliminary and does not reflect findings from its official investigation, which remains ongoing. The 27 workplace fatalities reported so far this year compare with 46 in all of 2025. MIOSHA’s annual totals show 40 workplace fatalities in 2024, 34 in 2023 and 45 in 2022.<\/p>\n

Sand Quarry Worker Killed<\/h3>\n

Senatobia, MS — A sand quarry worker at Granite Construction Inc was killed in a fall<\/a> in Senatobia, Mississippi on August 13<\/p>\n

Fallen Alaska firefighter identified as procession continues through Northland<\/h3>\n

DULUTH, MN – First responders held a procession Wednesday for a firefighter who died while working wildfires<\/a> in the Superior National Forest. Authorities escorted the firefighter\u2019s body from Superior, across the Blatnik Bridge and south to the Twin Cities area Wednesday morning. Forest leaders said the death followed a medical emergency Tuesday in Ely but have not released what led to the firefighter\u2019s death. Authorities had not officially released the firefighter\u2019s name as of the broadcast. A fire crew based in Alaska posted on Facebook overnight, identifying the firefighter as Leslie Washington<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Truck driver killed in crash involving cow on I-81<\/h3>\n

WASHINGTON COUNTY, TN — One person is dead after a crash<\/a> on Interstate 81 Tuesday morning that reportedly occurred because of a cow in the road. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) reports the crash occurred in the southbound lanes near mile marker 49.6 in Washington County. The crash reportedly occurred shortly after 1 a.m. A preliminary crash report states a tractor-trailer was in the right lane when it hit a cow that was standing on the interstate. After the vehicle hit the cow, it ran off the right side of the road and overturned before striking the tree line. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The THP identified the driver as Sorie Sahr Fofanah<\/strong>, 27, of California.<\/p>\n

Logging truck driver killed in Wayne County crash<\/h3>\n

PALMYRA, NY — The driver of a logging truck was killed<\/a> Aug. 10 after crashing on Route 21, State Police said. Troopers said a 74-year-old male was driving south on the state highway Monday afternoon, near the intersection with Temple Road, when he failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle left the road and overturned. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Palmyra police, the Wayne County Sheriff\u2019s Office, the East Palmyra Fire Department, the Palmyra Fire Department, and Mercy Flight EMS assisted troopers at the scene.<\/p>\n

Amazon driver Jaylene Vargas Gonzalez identified in Fruitland Park death<\/h3>\n

FRUITLAND PARK, FL — Lake County Sheriff\u2019s Department has issued an update about a woman found unresponsive last week inside an Amazon delivery vehicle<\/a>. Deputies identified the woman as Jaylene Vargas Gonzalez<\/strong>, the Amazon driver involved in the Fruitland Park incident. The cause of death remains unknown, and Channel 9 will continue to provide updates as they become available.<\/p>\n

Store employee dies after fight leads to shooting inside Ocala convenience store<\/h3>\n

OCALA, FL — Ocala police have arrested a 19-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a store employee<\/a> Tuesday evening at Kings Food Mart. Officers responded to the store at 149 SW Martin Luther King Avenue around 5:31 p.m. Aug. 11 after receiving reports of a shooting. Inside, officers found 45-year-old Ean Stein<\/strong> of Ocala suffering from gunshot wounds. Stein was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.<\/p>\n

Truck driver killed after semi crashed into storage facility<\/h3>\n

WEST POINT, MS — One person is dead after an 18-wheeler crashed into a storage facility<\/a> near West Point. The crash happened at approximately 9 a.m. on Wednesday at S&W Mini Storage on Highway 45 Alternate. Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Clay Flake confirmed the death of the truck driver. Flake later identified the victim as Donald McIntyre<\/strong>, 62, of Marietta.<\/p>\n

Custodians found shot to death in elementary school, police suspect murder-suicide<\/h3>\n

CHICAGO, IL — Two custodians were found shot to death in an elementary school<\/a> shortly before the first day of school in what police believe may be a murder-suicide. Authorities responded to the Mark Twain Elementary School at around 3:40 p.m. on August 10 after receiving a report of two people who had been shot inside the building, WLS reported. Two custodians, 63-year-old Theottis James Stigger<\/strong> and 48-year-old Amalia Bautista-Perez<\/strong>, were pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital. Both allegedly had gunshot wounds to the head. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office reportedly determined that Stigger died by suicide while Bautista-Perez died by homicide. Authorities did not disclose what led to the shooting.<\/p>\n

Truck driver killed in accident at San Antonio Penske facility<\/h3>\n

SAN ANTONIO, TX — A truck driver from Mexico died<\/a> Tuesday after a truck slipped while he was unloading vehicles at a Penske facility on San Antonio’s East Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. The incident happened at 9:30 a.m. at Penske Truck Rental and Leasing in the 3600 block of East Houston Street, near Interstate 10. The driver, identified as Luis Gerardo Posadas-Ruiz<\/strong>, 52, had hauled several new trucks to the facility “piggyback style,” with the vehicles stacked and connected for transport, according to a police incident report.<\/p>\n

Semi-truck driver killed in fiery I-95 crash in Ormond Beach, troopers say<\/h3>\n

ORMOND BEACH, FL — A semi-truck driver is dead after a fiery crash<\/a> shut down all southbound lanes on Interstate 95 in Ormond Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened near Mile Marker 276 in Volusia County. According to an FHP report, a 2022 International semi-truck with double trailers had been disabled in the outside southbound lane with its hazard lights on \u2014 the result of a prior crash with a deer. A second semi-truck, a 2023 International with double trailers, was traveling southbound in the outside lane when its driver was unable to slow down for the stopped truck ahead. The front of the moving semi struck the rear of the disabled truck. The impact caused the moving semi to engulf in flames. The driver of the moving semi was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the disabled truck was not injured and remained on scene, troopers said.<\/p>\n

Florida man dies in semi crash near Brady<\/h3>\n

BRADY, NE — A Florida man is dead after an I-80 crash<\/a> west of Brady on Saturday. The Nebraska State Patrol was called to a semi fire on I-80 westbound at mile marker 198 at 9:20 p.m. Upon arrival, troopers found a crash that had occurred between two semis. According to NSP, the second semi had been parked on the shoulder and had begun merging back into the driving lane when it was struck by the other semi. The driver of the other semi, a man from Florida, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the merging semi was not injured.<\/p>\n

Trucker killed in tractor-trailer crash on Florida Turnpike in Sumter County<\/h3>\n

SUMTER COUNTY, FL — A 40-year-old trucker was killed<\/a> late Sunday afternoon when his tractor-trailer crashed into several trees along the Florida Turnpike in Sumter County. The fatal crash occurred at about 5:10 p.m. near Milepost 306.5, just south of Wildwood. According to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol, the Tampa man was driving the tractor-trailer southbound on the turnpike (State Road 91) when he lost control of the vehicle for unknown reasons. The semi departed the roadway, entered the shoulder and struck a guardrail before colliding with several trees and coming to a final rest. The driver suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.<\/p>\n

Semi-trucks collide on I-80, one driver killed<\/h3>\n

NORTH PLATTE, NE — A semi-truck driver was killed<\/a> Saturday night in a fiery wreck on I-80 about 20 miles east of North Platte. It was the fourth I-80 wreck in Lincoln County, and the second fatal crash, in three days. Nebraska State Patrol spokesman Cody Thomas said troopers were notified around 9:20 p.m. Saturday of the wreck and fires in the westbound lane. When they arrived, they found a semi-tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames. Thomas said the accident occurred when a flat-bed trailer that was previously parked on the shoulder was starting to merge back into the driving lane of traffic. It was hit from behind by another semi-truck pulling a van\/cargo trailer, according to a preliminary investigation. The driver of the second truck, a man from Florida, was pronounced dead at the scene. The impact apparently sparked a fire that destroyed the cargo trailer and sparked grass fires that were contained to the area. The flat-bed driver was not injured.<\/p>\n

Construction Worker Killed In Woodbridge When Trailer Collapses On Him<\/h3>\n

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A construction worker was killed in Woodbridge on Wednesday when a mobile trailer his crew was working on pinned him<\/a>. According to the Prince William County Police Department, officers were called to a construction site on the 13000 block of Telegraph Road in Woodbridge at 9:41 a.m. They say a group of four construction workers had been working on a mobile trailer when the trailer\u2019s supports collapsed, pinning a 26-year-old man underneath. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n

Truck Driver Killed After Semitrailer Crashes Into Disabled Truck on I-95 Near Ormond Beach<\/h3>\n

ORMOND BEACH, FL — A truck driver was killed<\/a> Thursday after the semitrailer he was driving crashed into the rear of another semitrailer that had become disabled following an earlier collision with a deer on Interstate 95 near Ormond Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The impact caused the moving semitrailer to catch fire. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n

Semi-truck driver dead after failing to stop at out of order traffic light<\/h3>\n

LA PORTE COUNTY, IN — A Florida man is dead following a crash with another semi-truck’s trailer<\/a> Wednesday night. The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies responded to the intersection of US 30 and S.R. 39 around 10:17 p.m., regarding a crash between two semi-trucks. Officials say the traffic lights at the intersection were not operation at the time of the crash. The sheriff’s office reports that one of the trucks had stopped at the intersection for the non-operational device. That’s when officials say another semi, driven by 32-year-old Johnny Rodriguez<\/strong>, crashed into the trailer the first truck was hauling. Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n

2 soldiers killed in Texas military helicopter crash identified<\/h3>\n

SALADO, TX — The U.S. Army has released the names of the two soldiers killed Wednesday after a military helicopter \u201cexperienced a mishap\u201d and crashed in a field near Salado, Texas. The pilots were identified as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey<\/strong> and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead<\/strong>. Both were assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood said in a news release.Huey and Olmstead were aboard an Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter when it crashed. Officials responded to the scene after receiving 911 calls around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Bell County Sheriff\u2019s Office said. In a statement Friday, the Army said the helicopter \u201cexperienced a mishap\u201d during a maintenance test flight but provided no further details.<\/p>\n

College of the Sequoias fire cadet dies after medical emergency on Hanford campus<\/h3>\n

HANFORD, CA — College of the Sequoias is mourning the loss of a fire cadet who experienced a medical emergency<\/a> on the Hanford campus earlier this week. The college confirmed that the cadet suffered a medical emergency on campus Monday. According to the college, fellow cadets immediately assisted the student before on-site paramedic staff initiated medical care. The cadet was then transferred to a nearby emergency hospital, where they died the following day. He was later identified to be Eric Arzate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

70-year-old man fatally shot outside auto body shop in the Ogontz section of Philadelphia<\/h3>\n

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 70-year-old man was fatally shot<\/a> Friday morning outside an auto body shop in Philadelphia’s Ogontz neighborhood. The shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. in the front parking lot of A1 Plus Auto on the 5900 block of Ogontz Avenue. A witness who was working nearby told Action News he heard three men arguing and tried to get them to stop. He said the men fought several times before one of them pulled out a gun. “He pulled a gun out and shot him five times,” the witness said. The victim was shot outside the garage bays. He was taken to Jefferson Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n

Trucker killed in crash with train in Louisiana<\/h3>\n

ELM GROVE, LA — A truck driver was killed on Thursday after a crash with a train<\/a>. The crash occurred around 5:00 p.m. according to a news release from the Louisiana State Police. Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a train on Old Highway 71 near U.S. Highway 71. The crash claimed the life of 29-year-old Andrew Morrow<\/strong> of Ruston.<\/p>\n

Marine Corps identifies recruit who died at Camp Pendleton<\/h3>\n

CAMP PENDLETON, CA — The U.S. Marine Corps on Wednesday identified the loss of a Marine recruit after he suffered a medical emergency<\/a> at Camp Pendleton, California. Pvt. Aiden Craig<\/strong>, 18, died on Aug. 5 after initially suffering from an undisclosed ailment during a routine physical fitness test. Craig was taken to Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, California, and pronounced dead four days later.<\/p>\n

CHP investigating deadly crash involving two log trucks on Highway 70<\/h3>\n

QUINCY, CA — The California Highway Patrol’s Quincy area office is investigating a deadly crash<\/a> on Highway 70 that occurred just before 8:30 on Friday morning Officers responded to a report of a collision involving a loaded log truck and an unloaded log truck on Highway 70, three miles west of Rush Creek. Investigators say the preliminary investigation indicates the driver of the loaded log truck was heading east when he drifted across the yellow line, directly into the path of the unloaded log truck and sideswiped it. The loaded log truck proceeded to hit a rock wall and the other log truck ended up crashing into the guard rail. Authorities say the driver of the loaded log truck was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.<\/p>\n

Trucker Killed After Mack Slams Into Disabled Rig On NJ Turnpike In Secaucus<\/h3>\n

SECAUCUS, NJ — Trey C. Flowers<\/strong>, of Milton, DE, was driving a Mack tractor-trailer south on the Turnpike’s eastern spur when the crash<\/a> happened at milepost 112.4 in Secaucus at 9:01 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper II Christopher Postorino said. A Peterbilt dump-trailer had become disabled while traveling south and was parked on the right shoulder, according to the preliminary investigation. The Peterbilt driver got out of the vehicle and was standing outside it when Flowers’ Mack left the roadway to the right, entered the shoulder, and struck the rear of the unoccupied Peterbilt, Postorino said. The Mack continued forward and struck the Peterbilt driver, police said. Flowers died in the crash, according to Postorino. The pedestrian suffered minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital.<\/p>\n

Tanker truck driver dies in Route 309 crash, coroner says (UPDATE)<\/h3>\n

LEHIGH COUNTY, PA — A 52-year-old Schuylkill County man was killed Friday afternoon in a collision<\/a> involving a tractor-trailer and tanker truck along Route 309 in Lehigh County. The Lehigh County Coroner\u2019s Office has identified the deceased as 52-year-old Keith Staines <\/strong>of Tamaqua. Staines was pronounced dead at the crash scene at 4:10 p.m., authorities said. An autopsy was conducted Monday. Staines died from multiple blunt and the manner was ruled accidental by Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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