Hempstead DPW Worker Hospitalized After Being Struck by Vehicle
- A Town of Hempstead Department of Public Works employee was seriously injured Tuesday morning while performing road maintenance.
- The worker was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and Uniondale Avenue in Uniondale.
- Emergency responders transported the victim to a local hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
- Local authorities are investigating the circumstances of the collision to determine if safety protocols were followed.
Ironworker Seriously Injured After Steel Structure Collapses at School Site
- A contracted ironworker was seriously injured Monday while assembling roof bar joists for a Hornell High School gymnasium project in New York.
- The steel structural components tipped over, trapping the worker and requiring an emergency airlift for back surgery.
- Crew members and a school nurse provided aid until first responders stabilized the 10,000-pound beam.
- OSHA has opened a federal investigation into the incident.
Stellantis Staff Report Health Issues Following In-Office Mandate
- Stellantis employees at the Auburn Hills headquarters reported illnesses including migraines and respiratory issues following a mandatory five-day office return.
- Workers cited concerns over mold, poor air quality, and pest sightings within the 1990s-era building.
- Although a state investigation by MIOSHA found no specific safety violations and closed the case, staff remains frustrated.
- The company maintains that the facility is safe.