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2022-12-14T00:00:00 ·Summary #221524390

Collapse,Concrete,Concrete Slab,Crushed,Crushing,Demolition,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Falling Object,Saw,Water

EventCollapse,Concrete,Concrete Slab,Crushed,Crushing,Demolition,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Falling Object,Saw,Water Victims1

Employee is killed when concrete platform collapses

1 fatal

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2022-12-14T00:00:00 ·Summary #221522758

Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Cleaning,Concrete Surface,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Gutter,Lost Balance,Roof

EventBlunt force,Blunt force trauma,Cleaning,Concrete Surface,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Gutter,Lost Balance,Roof Victims1

Employee is killed in fall from roof

1 fatal

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2022-12-14T00:00:00 ·Summary #221522097

Asphyxiated,Clearing,Engulfed,Excavator,Residential Construction,Site Clearing,Site Preparation ,Slide,Trapped,Unstable Soil

EventAsphyxiated,Clearing,Engulfed,Excavator,Residential Construction,Site Clearing,Site Preparation ,Slide,Trapped,Unstable Soil Victims1

Employee is killed when engulfed in soil

1 fatal

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2022-12-14T00:00:00 ·Summary #221521347

Activated,Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Garbage Truck,Head,Hydraulic Ram,Leaning over,Riding on Equipment,Struck Against,Utility Pole

EventActivated,Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Garbage Truck,Head,Hydraulic Ram,Leaning over,Riding on Equipment,Struck Against,Utility Pole Victims1

Employee is killed in fall from garbage truck

1 fatal

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2022-12-13T00:00:00 ·Summary #221522212

Cardiac Arrest,Department Store,Exertion,Heart Attack,Manual Mat Handling,Material Handling,Stocking

EventCardiac Arrest,Department Store,Exertion,Heart Attack,Manual Mat Handling,Material Handling,Stocking Victims1

Employee suffers heart attack while stocking shelves

1 fatal

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2022-12-13T00:00:00 ·Summary #221521800

CPR,Cardiac Arrest,Delivery Work,Heart,Heart Attack,Hose,Propane,Propane Truck,Shovel,Valve

EventCPR,Cardiac Arrest,Delivery Work,Heart,Heart Attack,Hose,Propane,Propane Truck,Shovel,Valve Victims1

Employee suffers heart attack and dies while delivering gas

1 fatal

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2022-12-13T00:00:00 ·Summary #221521032

Caught Between,Crushed,Crushing,Metal Pole,Pallet Wrapping Machine,Powered Industrial Vehicle,Struck By,Vehicle,Warehouse

EventCaught Between,Crushed,Crushing,Metal Pole,Pallet Wrapping Machine,Powered Industrial Vehicle,Struck By,Vehicle,Warehouse Victims1

Employee is killed when struck by industrial vehicle

1 fatal

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2022-12-12T00:00:00 ·Summary #221589625

Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Concrete Floor,Drill,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Fall Protection,Fire Brigade/Department,Floor,Flying Object,Fracture,Head,Ladder,Puncture

EventBlunt force,Blunt force trauma,Concrete Floor,Drill,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Fall Protection,Fire Brigade/Department,Floor,Flying Object,Fracture,Head,Ladder,Puncture Victims1

Employee sustains head trauma in fall off ladder, later dies

1 fatal

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2022-12-12T00:00:00 ·Summary #221541410

Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Concussion,Dump Truck,Dump Truck Bed,Falling Object,Head,Lockout,Lockout/Tagout,Maintenance,Misjudgment,Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation,Skull,Struck By,Truck Driver,Wood Board

EventBlunt force,Blunt force trauma,Concussion,Dump Truck,Dump Truck Bed,Falling Object,Head,Lockout,Lockout/Tagout,Maintenance,Misjudgment,Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation,Skull,Struck By,Truck Driver,Wood Board Victims1

Employee is killed when struck by improperly braced tailgate

1 fatal

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2022-12-12T00:00:00 ·Summary #221529936

Infectious Disease

EventInfectious Disease Victims1

Employee with COVID-19 infection is hospitalized

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2022-12-12T00:00:00 ·Summary #221524846

Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Climbing on Ladder,Descending,Descending Ladder,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Head,Lost Balance

EventBlunt force,Blunt force trauma,Climbing on Ladder,Descending,Descending Ladder,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Head,Lost Balance Victims1

Employee is killed in fall from ladder

1 fatal

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2022-12-12T00:00:00 ·Summary #221523046

Cardiac Arrest,Cardiovasc Disease,Cardiovasc System,Exertion,Heart Attack,Manual Mat Handling,Material Handling,Package Delivery,Unloading

EventCardiac Arrest,Cardiovasc Disease,Cardiovasc System,Exertion,Heart Attack,Manual Mat Handling,Material Handling,Package Delivery,Unloading Victims1

Employee suffers heart attack and dies unloading delivery

1 fatal

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2022-12-12T00:00:00 ·Summary #221521735

Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Clearing,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Fall Protection,Head,Roof,Roofer

EventBlunt force,Blunt force trauma,Clearing,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Fall Protection,Head,Roof,Roofer Victims1

Employee is killed in fall from roof

1 fatal

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2022-12-12T00:00:00 ·Summary #221520810

Cave-In,Crushed,Crushing,Engulfed,Excavation,Installing,Repair,Sewer,Trench,Trench Box,Water Pipe

EventCave-In,Crushed,Crushing,Engulfed,Excavation,Installing,Repair,Sewer,Trench,Trench Box,Water Pipe Victims1

One employee is killed, another escapes unharmed in trench c

1 fatal

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2022-12-12T00:00:00 ·Summary #221520612

Asphyxiated,Collapse,Crushed,Crushing,Engulfed,Optical Fiber Cable,Trench,Trench Box

EventAsphyxiated,Collapse,Crushed,Crushing,Engulfed,Optical Fiber Cable,Trench,Trench Box Victims2

Three employees are buried in trench collapse, one is killed

1 fatal Multi-victim

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2022-12-12T00:00:00 ·Summary #221520265

Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Fall,Fall On Same Level,Head,Inspecting,Slip,Slippery Surface,Vehicle

EventBlunt force,Blunt force trauma,Fall,Fall On Same Level,Head,Inspecting,Slip,Slippery Surface,Vehicle Victims1

Employee is killed in slip and fall on ice

1 fatal

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2022-12-10T00:00:00 ·Summary #221528029

Infectious Disease

EventInfectious Disease Victims1

Employee with COVID-19 infection is hospitalized

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2022-12-10T00:00:00 ·Summary #221522832

Infectious Disease

EventInfectious Disease Victims1

Employee with COVID-19 infection dies

1 fatal

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2022-12-10T00:00:00 ·Summary #221522337

Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Concrete Floor,Forklift,Head,Powered Industrial Vehicle,Struck By,Warehouse,Warehouse Aisle

EventBlunt force,Blunt force trauma,Concrete Floor,Forklift,Head,Powered Industrial Vehicle,Struck By,Warehouse,Warehouse Aisle Victims1

Employee is struck by forklift, dies next day

1 fatal

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2022-12-10T00:00:00 ·Summary #221520562

Aerial Truck,Basket,Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Crushed,Crushing,Drill,Drilling,Rock,Slide

EventAerial Truck,Basket,Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Crushed,Crushing,Drill,Drilling,Rock,Slide Victims1

Employee is killed by rockslide

1 fatal

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2022-12-10T00:00:00 ·Summary #221520067

Connector,Crushed,Dropped,Fracture,Hydraulic,Hydraulic Fluid,Hydraulic Pump,Hydraulic Table,Internal Injuries,Leak,Removing,Repair,Table

EventConnector,Crushed,Dropped,Fracture,Hydraulic,Hydraulic Fluid,Hydraulic Pump,Hydraulic Table,Internal Injuries,Leak,Removing,Repair,Table Victims1

Employee is killed when crushed by hydraulic lift table

1 fatal

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2022-12-09T00:00:00 ·Summary #221529928

Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Brain,Commercial Building,Concrete,Construction,Falling Object,Head,Lack of Engineering Controls,Metal Bar,Skull,Struck By,Testing,Unprotected

EventBlunt force,Blunt force trauma,Brain,Commercial Building,Concrete,Construction,Falling Object,Head,Lack of Engineering Controls,Metal Bar,Skull,Struck By,Testing,Unprotected Victims1

Employee dies of head trauma when struck by falling crowbar

1 fatal

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2022-12-09T00:00:00 ·Summary #221527070

Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Cable,Crane,Crane Carriage,Head,Inspecting,Insufficient Supervision,Lack of Work Procedures,Maintenance,Neck,Struck By,Unstable Position,Walking Surface,Work Surface

EventBlunt force,Blunt force trauma,Cable,Crane,Crane Carriage,Head,Inspecting,Insufficient Supervision,Lack of Work Procedures,Maintenance,Neck,Struck By,Unstable Position,Walking Surface,Work Surface Victims1

Employee is killed when struck by crane trolley

1 fatal

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2022-12-09T00:00:00 ·Summary #221525041

Electrocuted,Energized,Overhead Power Line,Power Line Worker,Power Lines,Troubleshooting

EventElectrocuted,Energized,Overhead Power Line,Power Line Worker,Power Lines,Troubleshooting Victims1

Employee is electrocuted while repairing power lines

1 fatal

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2022-12-09T00:00:00 ·Summary #221522956

Alarm,Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Climbing on Ladder,Concussion,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Floor,Fracture,Vertebra

EventAlarm,Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Climbing on Ladder,Concussion,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Floor,Fracture,Vertebra Victims1

Employee is killed in fall from ladder

1 fatal

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