Worker Dies After Four-Story Fall at Queens Construction Site
- A 42-year-old construction worker died after falling four stories at a Queens job site in New York.
- Investigators said the worker stepped onto unbraced balcony formwork that collapsed, causing him to plunge about 30 feet.
- Emergency responders transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
- The incident underscores the importance of strict workplace safety measures, prompting a stop-work order and a review of site conditions by city and federal authorities.
Airport Workers Hospitalized After Plane Wing Strikes Tug Truck
- A 64-year-old airport worker was critically injured at Chicago O’Hare International Airport when a plane’s wing struck the tug truck he was driving.
- The impact flipped the vehicle and pinned the worker underneath.
- Emergency crews transported him to a hospital with serious injuries.
- The incident is under investigation by authorities.
Massachusetts Launches SafetyWorks to Boost Workplace Safety
- Massachusetts recently launched the SafetyWorks initiative to strengthen workplace safety through training and consultation.
- The program includes $800,000 in grants to help 160 organizations train nearly 14,000 workers across industries such as manufacturing and construction.
- Administered by the Department of Industrial Accidents, the funding supports education and preventive measures, while the Department of Labor Standards offers free technical consultation.
- Since 1988, similar grants have provided $24 million to improve safety for more than 324,000 workers statewide.