UPDATE: Worker dies of asphyxiation
Michigan, USA
Originally reported on 1st August, 2016
Additional details have come to light following the death of a 23-year-old man at an agricultural science facility south west of Grand Rapids on July 26th. Local authorities have confirmed that the incident occurred as the man was cleaning a vat of molasses at the facility with the assistance of a co-worker.
The man had allegedly been lowered into the 3.6m (12ft) deep vessel by forklift in order to pump out the remaining quantity of molasses diluted with water. The man’s co-worker, who was operating the forklift, raised the alarm after the man failed to respond. It is currently believed that the man lost consciousness in the tank and fell into the molasses solution and drowned.
Worker killed by toppling crane
Canberra, Australia
A 62-year-old construction worker was killed last Thursday night at a construction site in Canberra following the collapse of a mobile crane. Witnesses report that the incident occurred as the crane was manoeuvring a large generator at a low height across uneven ground with a slight slope. The load developed a slight swing which has resulted in the crane being pulled over onto its side with the boom falling and striking the worker.
Worker killed in fall from height
North Carolina, USA
A 49-year-old construction worker has died following a fall at a residential construction site west of Charlotte last Thursday morning. The man had been working on the roof of the dwelling when he fell. He was declared dead at the scene. Local authorities are investigating the incident as a work related fatality.
Worker crushed to death by pallet of packages
New York State, USA
A 57-year-old worker was killed last Wednesday morning at a postage distribution centre north of Buffalo after being crushed by a falling pallet. According to local authorities, the man was working inside a truck when a fully laden pallet of packages weighing approximately 600kg (1,300lb) tipped over on him. Co-workers rushed to help him but were unable to free him until a forklift was used. Attending emergency service personnel were unable to revive the man and he was declared dead at the scene.
Construction collapse kills 3 workers
Hyderabad, India
The collapse of an under construction arch at a building site in Kukatpally last Tuesday afternoon has resulted in the deaths of three workers and the injury of four others. Local police have confirmed that fifteen workers were engaged in the construction of the archway at a gated community north west of Hyderabad when the arch suddenly collapsed.
The three deceased workers were declared dead at the scene whilst four others were transported to a nearby hospital for the treatment of a variety of injuries. Local authorities are currently investigating the cause of the collapse.
Worker Electrocuted
Alaska, USA
Government officials are currently investigating the death of a 57-year-old worker who was electrocuted at a residential project site north east of Anchorage last Tuesday. Local media reports that the man was operating a truck boom when it connected with overhead power lines. Emergency services attended the scene but pronounced the man dead shortly after administering first aid.
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