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For reasons to be explained soon, this will be the last Weekly Toll.\u00a0 I’ve been putting this list together almost every week for the last couple of years<\/a> for a few reasons. We know that around 14 workers are killed in American workplaces every day. Irving Selikoff, one of the fathers of occupational medicine in this country, once said that “statistics are people with the tears wiped away.”\u00a0 My goal here is to put some names, stories — and dignity — to those statistics. These workers, the lives they lived and the way they died should not be forgotten<\/p>\n

Even though only a small number of the roughly 70 workers killed on the job every week can be identified and listed here, it’s important to understand the many ways that workers die in this country every day. And, of course, because these stories are taken from the news, very few of the 150 workers who die every day from occupational disease are ever recognized, much less listed here.<\/p>\n

Few of the articles listed here explain how these deaths could have been prevented. Some don’t even include the names of the workers killed. Unless they result in a large OSHA fine months later, most of their stories will never have a follow-up in the media, and these deaths, along with the lessons learned, will be forgotten by all except for the families, friends and co-workers of those we’ve lost.<\/p>\n

Occasionally, I’ll be contacted by the family of a worker listed in the Weekly Toll. They’ll want to know more about how the death of their loved one could have been prevented, and what they can do to make sure this never happens to anyone else ever again. For some of them, the Weekly Toll and the other posts in Confined Space\u00a0became a way for family members and loved ones of those lost to the workplace to find meaning in the death of their loved ones, a voice for their anger and a constructive direction to fight the system that took their loved ones away.<\/p>\n

So pay attention when you see that tiny article on page 24 of the local paper about a worker who never made it home. Ask why he or she died, who they left behind — and what you can do to make sure it never happens again.<\/p>\n

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Michigan man dies after falling into tank of sulfuric acid<\/h3>\n
SOUTH LYON, MICH.\u00a0\u2014\u00a0A Michigan man died Saturday after falling into a tank of sulfuric acid<\/a> in South Lyon,\u00a0WDIV\u00a0reported.<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 The man, whose name has not been released, was rushed to a hospital after a co-worker pulled him out of the tank, the television station reported. Police said the temperature of the acid at the suburban Detroit business was at least 160 degrees, the\u00a0Detroit Free Press\u00a0reported. According to\u00a0MedLine Plus, sulfuric acid is a very strong chemical that is corrosive in nature, meaning it can cause severe burns and tissue damage when it comes into contact with a person\u2019s skin. It is not known how long the man was in the tank, the\u00a0Free Press reported.<\/div>\n

I-4 Ultimate construction suspended after worker’s death<\/h3>\n

ORLANDO, Fla.\u00a0– Work on the\u00a0I-4 Ultimate\u00a0construction project resumed Monday in\u00a0Central Florida\u00a0after a review was completed following the\u00a0death of a 59-year-old worker<\/a>.\u00a0Construction on the 21-mile project was halted last Monday after the man was struck in the head by a 20-foot pipe along\u00a0Wymore Road\u00a0near Winter Park.\u00a0“A thorough review and evaluation of our safety protocols has been completed,” said SGL Constructors, the company in charge of the nearly $2 billion project.<\/p>\n

Cop Shot Dead in Alabama, Fifth Officer Killed Since Start of the Year<\/h3>\n

Mobile, AL —\u00a0 police officer has been shot dead<\/a> in Mobile, Alabama, becoming the fifth U.S. cop killed in the line of duty since the start of the year. Officer Sean Tuder<\/strong>, 30, is believed to have been shot by a 19-year-old suspect with prior warrants, CNN reports.<\/p>\n

Milwaukee police searching for driver who struck, killed DPW worker near 17th and\u00a0Vine<\/h3>\n

MILWAUKEE, WI — A manhunt is underway to find the suspect who killed a city Department of Public Works employee<\/a> in a hit-and-run crash near 17th and Vine. Investigators say they know who that driver is. Co-workers of the victim, 54-year-old Bryan Rodriguez<\/strong>, tell FOX6 News he was a hard worker and a good friend. They say this all could have been prevented if the driver was paying attention and moved over.<\/p>\n

Worker killed in explosion at Mobile recycling facility<\/h3>\n

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) \u2014 Police say one person is dead after a work-related explosion<\/a> at Southern Recycling of Mobile on Friday. According to police, the explosion happened at around 3:30 p.m. at the facility at 114 Industrial Canal Road.<\/p>\n

Firefighter, family man dies when tire explodes<\/h3>\n

Vernon, MI –Clare lost one of its own Monday morning when Firefighter Ethan Gage<\/strong>, 26, was killed in a tire explosion<\/a> at Fair\u2019s Salvage, his workplace in Isabella County\u2019s Vernon Township.\u00a0According to a release from the Isabella County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Gage was using a tire changing machine on a farm implement around 1:30 p.m. February 4th when the tire suddenly exploded. He suffered traumatic head injuries and died at the scene, Clare Fire Chief Jim Chapman said at a Tuesday afternoon press conference.<\/p>\n

Milwaukee officer killed serving warrant; suspect arrested<\/h3>\n

MILWAUKEE, WI\u00a0 \u2014 A 17-year police veteran was shot and killed<\/a> as he served a warrant on Milwaukee’s south side Wednesday, becoming the city’s third officer to be killed in the line of duty in eight months, authorities said. Officer Matthew Rittner<\/strong> was a tenured member of the Milwaukee Police Department’s Tactical Enforcement Unit, which was conducting a search warrant on someone wanted for illegally selling firearms and drugs, Sgt. Sheronda Grant said in a news release Wednesday night. She said officers announced themselves as police and that the suspect fired several rounds. The 35-year-old Rittner was struck by gunfire and taken to a hospital, where he died, Grant said.<\/p>\n

Tow truck driver killed after crashing into tree in Newport\u00a0News<\/h3>\n

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. \u2013 Newport News Police are working to identify a man killed in a crash<\/a> in Newport News Thursday morning. Police say they were called to the intersection of Menchville Road and Warwick Boulevard just before 2 a.m. for a tow truck that had hit a tree. Once units arrived at the scene, the accident was upgraded to an extrication. According to police, the man, who was the driver of the tow truck, was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n

Postal worker dies after crashing truck into N. Huntingdon home<\/h3>\n

North Huntingdon, PA — A U.S. postal worker died Thursday after the mail truck he was driving went over a hillside and crashed into a house<\/a> in North Huntingdon, according to the Westmoreland County coroner\u2019s office. The victim was identified as Ronald E. Sopko<\/strong>, 47, of Murrysville. Post-Gazette news partner KDKA-TV reported that Mr. Sopko had a medical emergency that led to the crash, which occurred around 10 a.m. on Main Street. After Mr. Sopko lost control of his vehicle, it rolled down a hillside and slammed into a home’s porch, according to the coroner\u2019s office.\u00a0Mr. Sopko was taken to Excela Westmoreland Hospital where he was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n

Railroad Worker Killed in Accident Thursday; NTSB Investigating<\/h3>\n

BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF)– A Norfolk Southern employee was killed Thursday after an accident<\/a> at a rail yard in East Baltimore.The National Transportation Safety Board said the worker was involved in switching cars around 7 a.m. at the Bayview Rail Yard when they were killed.<\/p>\n

CORONER IDENTIFIES WORKER KILLED AT TOYOTA PLANT<\/h3>\n

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) \u2013 The Scott County Coroner\u2019s Office has identified a contract worker who was killed earlier this week at the Toyota Manufacturing plant in Georgetown. The coroner says 33-year-old Antwian Brifford<\/strong>, of Pikeville, died of blunt force trauma<\/a>. Brifford, who was an employee of Ryder Trucking, was killed Tuesday when he became pinned between his truck and a trailer. The coroner says the preliminary investigation reveals Brifford didn\u2019t put on the air brake when he exited the truck. Brifford leaves behind three children, according to the coroner.<\/p>\n

Worker killed in Fleming wind farm incident<\/h3>\n

Fleming, CO – A worker was killed Tuesday at the wind farm<\/a> north of Fleming. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office has released few details about the incident that caused the death, merely that the man, who was employed \u00a0Metro Machinery Rigging, the company doing the work for Metro Machinery Rigging, which was working at the site at the time. Officials have not released the worker’s identity or any further details, citing an active investigation into the incident.<\/p>\n

Nebraska Man Killed by Bull While Checking Cattle<\/span><\/h3>\n

Deweese, NE — A man in Nebraska was killed on Feb. 5 after he was attacked by a bull while attempting to check on cattle. The\u00a0Nuckolls County Sheriff\u2019s Office reports\u00a0that at 7:14 pm on Tuesday authorities responded to a 911 call after a woman reported finding her boyfriend in a field. A deputy arrived at the scene 1\/2 mile west of Road 3100 on Road Z in Nuckolls County, just 2 miles southwest of Deweese and determined the man was deceased. Nuckolls County Attorney John Hodge\u00a0identified the man\u00a0as Kenneth Volz<\/strong>, 40, of Fairfield, Neb. According to authorities, Volz was checking on cows with a bull present in the field and he was carrying a bucket. The sheriff\u2019s office says that the bull at some point attacked Volz and he was unable to escape.<\/p>\n

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Store clerk killed in shootout with robbers<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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CLEVELAND, OH – Police in Cleveland say a beverage store clerk who engaged in a shootout<\/a>‘ during an armed robbery has been killed and one of the two suspects has been wounded. Cleveland.com<\/a> reports that the clerk killed Tuesday night was 33-year-old Mohammed Shahin<\/strong>, of the Cleveland suburb of Rocky River. Police say an 18-year-old suspect whose name hasn’t been released was shot in the neck by Shahin and is hospitalized in stable condition. The second suspect, who also was armed, hasn’t been arrested. Two other employees who were in the store at the time weren’t injured.<\/p>\n

Coroner identifies armored truck driver killed in Whitley County crash<\/h3>\n

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (WKYT) –\u00a0<\/span>The Whitley County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in an armored truck crash<\/a> Wednesday. Coroner Andy Croley tells WKYT the victim was John Adkins<\/strong>, 59, of Versailles. Police say an armored truck on Ky. 92 heading to Whitley City from Williamsburg ran off the roadway and overturned. The driver was killed and a passenger was injured. Firefighters say the extrication of the victims was one of the most difficult ones they have had.<\/p>\n

Tow truck driver killed following crash<\/h3>\n

NEWPORT NEWS, VA \u2014 A tow truck driver is dead after crashing<\/a> into a tree Thursday morning, authorities said. At 1:59 a.m., police said officers responded to the single vehicle crash at Menchville Road and Warwick Boulevard. There, the \u201cmale driver\u201d of the tow truck was extricated from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The tow truck had struck a tree, police said.<\/p>\n

Hopewell Truck Driver Killed in Accident<\/h3>\n

Bluefield, WV — The West Virginia State Police\u00a0is investigating a fatal accident<\/a> involving a local truck driver. WVVA T-V in Bluefield, West Virginia is reporting that 46-year-old Thomas Sasser<\/strong> of Hopewell was driving the truck on I-77 in Mercer County, lost control, traveled across the median and over an embankment. Sasser was killed in the crash. A passenger was hospitalized and is listed in stable condition. The accident happened just before 1:30 Thursday morning, according to WVVA TV.\u00a0 The State Police report Sasser was driving for Bimbo QSR which is also known at the New Bakery Company at the Eastpointe Industrial Park in Zanesville.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Worker dies after falling 15 feet in Jersey City: officials<\/h3>\n

JERSEY CITY, NJ\u00a0\u2014 A construction worker fell 15 feet to his death<\/a> on the Jersey City waterfront Monday, officials confirmed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an arm of the Department of Labor, has initiated an investigation into the man\u2019s death after it learned of the fatality from The Jersey Journal\u2019s inquiry, DOL spokeswoman Lenore Uddyback-Fortson said in an email. Police officers responded to the foot of Colony Road at the southern most end of Jersey City after receiving a call for a man who fell 15 feet, Jersey City spokeswoman Ashley Manz said. Emergency medical technicians could not resuscitate him after he was found unresponsive. He was pronounced dead and the incident remains under investigation, Manz said. The DOL confirmed that the man worked for Atlantic Sounding Co., a subsidiary of\u00a0Weeks Marine, a Cranford-based marine construction company with a location on Colony Road.<\/p>\n

Construction worker crushed by equipment in San Tan Valley, officials say<\/h3>\n

SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. \u2014 A construction worker died while on the job at a San Tan Valley construction site Tuesday morning, officials said. A spokesperson with the Rural Metro Fire Department said the man died after he was crushed by a dirt compactor<\/a> on a site near Hunt Highway and Mountain Vista Boulevard. He had fallen under the dirt compactor and it tipped over onto him, according to officials.\u00a0The man was pronounced dead at the\u00a0scene.<\/p>\n

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Worker killed in forklift rollover in Woodland Park identified<\/h3>\n

Woodland Park, CO — A construction worker killed Monday when a forklift rolled on top of him<\/a> at a parking garage construction site in Woodland Park has been identified as Robert Ummel<\/strong>. Ummel was employed by Executive Custom Construction Inc., said Mike Perini, a company spokesman.\u00a0\u00a0The accident was reported about 9:15 a.m. at a worksite at Charis Bible College. The cause is under investigation, Perini said in an email.<\/p>\n

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Tree Service Employee Struck, Killed By Falling Tree In O\u2019Hara\u00a0Twp.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n

O\u2019HARA TOWNSHIP, MI\u00a0 \u2014 A tree service employee was struck and killed by a falling tree<\/a> in O\u2019Hara Township late Monday morning. It happened around 10:45 a.m. on Marberry Drive near Bradberry Drive. Police and paramedics were sent to the scene for a report of 33-year-old Adam Hursen<\/strong> being hit by a falling tree.\u00a0At the scene, responders found Hursen, who had been struck by a falling tree and pinned underneath it. Hursen was extracted from under the tree and pronounced dead at the scene. Allegheny County Police say crews from the Tree Masters tree service had been contracted to remove trees at a home on Marberry Drive. While they were removing one of the trees, it fell unexpectedly and struck another tree, which in turn fell and struck Hursen, who was standing about 40 feet away. Hursen was trapped under the tree for a time before he was able to be freed.<\/p>\n

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Tractor Death at California Farm Spurs State Investigation<\/h3>\n

Holtville, Ca – A farm worker employed by Western Harvesting LLC was crushed by a tractor<\/a> when it flipped over on him, and authorities in California are investigating, those involved confirmed Feb. 5. California\u2019s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal\/OSHA) was reportedly informed on Jan. 31 of the fatality in Holtville, Calif. An employee was driving along the side of a canal when the tractor flipped over, according to Frank Polizzi, spokesman for the state Department of Industrial Relations.<\/p>\n

Construction worker killed, 2nd injured in Coney Island shooting<\/h3>\n

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn, NY \u2014 A construction worker is dead<\/a> and a second is injured after a shooting in Coney Island Monday, according to police. Dorothy Dixon<\/strong>, 53, and a 47-year-old man were shot around West 33rd Street and Neptune Avenue, near a construction site, at 11:42 a.m. police said. Dixon was shot in the torso and the man was hit in his left leg. They were shot after a man in a dispute with another man pulled out a gun and fired several shots. Both of those men fled the scene after the shooting. The victims were both take to area hospitals, but Dixon did not survive, police said.<\/p>\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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