WBUR reports a worker died in a construction incident at 65 Northern Ave. in the Seaport around 6:30 this morning.
The Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health reports the man died during "the unloading of street curbing material when the heavy blocks became loose and crushed him."
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Again!?
By tblade
Thu, 06/09/2022 - 3:48pm
How many contractors are goiing to get their workers killed on Boston job sites this year?
That is what I said.
By redheadedjen
Thu, 06/09/2022 - 4:52pm
That is what I said.
Too many
By SwirlyGrrl
Thu, 06/09/2022 - 5:44pm
I'm waiting for OSHA to start auditing training records and staffing records and other indicators of sloppy practices.
My God
By TiminSouthie
Thu, 06/09/2022 - 6:56pm
Anyone in the trade have any insights as to why? Too rushed? Too many new guys and gals? Cutting corners for budget?
Tragedy
By plt3012
Thu, 06/09/2022 - 5:30pm
God Rest His Soul.
Contruction Mishap?
By Fenwickian98
Thu, 06/09/2022 - 5:38pm
When I see "construction mishap" I think of a delivery falling off the back of truck and blocking a road. I do not think of a worker being crushed by heavy blocks of stone.
What a shame. Totally
By anon
Thu, 06/09/2022 - 7:49pm
What a shame. Totally avoidable
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