Cranework halted at 22 New York City sites after company’s second accident
The New York City Department of Buildings has halted crane work at more than 20 construction sites following a fatal crane collapse in April and another incident two weeks ago. The department says the crane operator can only resume work once it replaces the personnel who supervised crane work on July 30, when excessive weight being lifted caused the boom to partially collapse. Real Deal
Tug vehicle strikes luggage at North Carolina airport, killing worker
A 24-year-old worker, who was operating a vehicle used for moving baggage, was killed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Sunday night when the vehicle struck a piece of luggage that had fallen onto the tarmac, causing the vehicle to flip and pin him beneath it. OSHNC is investigating. WSOC [with video]
State investigates Las Vegas construction worker’s death
A 67-year-old electrician died Friday while on the job at a construction site east of the Las Vegas Strip. Nevada OSHA is investigating. Las Vegas Review-Journal
Man dies following injuries sustained at Texas grocery warehouse
Fed-OSHA is investigating after a 34-year-old man died at a Fort Worth hospital last week after becoming caught in a conveyor at the Target Distribution Center in Denton, Texas on August 4. The man reportedly was found unconscious by other employees. Denton Record-Chronicle
The heat is on: Ways Arizona coaches, athletic trainers keep athletes safe
Arizona summers are infamous: the average high temperature in July 2018 was 107.5 degrees. The Arizona Interscholastic Association stepped up its efforts last August to address heat illness in order to protect student athletes, by outlining the first two weeks of practices for athletes, specifically football players. Cronkite News [with audio]
Phoenix mail-delivery drivers raise concerns about lack of air conditioning in trucks
The United States Postal Service says it trains its staff on how to deal with high temperatures, but an anonymous Phoenix-area mail carrier who claims to have cooked a steak in his truck last month has revived calls for the Postal Service to install air conditioning in all of its delivery vehicles, or take steps such as delivering mail during cooler morning hours. Arizona Republic [may require registration]
Delaware port contractors cited after fatal fall
Seven months after a 30-year-old Port of Wilmington worker fell to his death while cleaning a 1.5-million-gallon juice storage tank, Fed-OSHA has cited two contractors for hazards involving scaffolding and lack of fall protection. The two companies face a combined more than $687,000 in fines, according to the agency. Delaware News Journal [with video]
Twin Cities-area worker dies after coming into contact with equipment at auto parts plant
Minnesota OSHA is investigating after an employee of a Lakeville manufacturer of automotive suspensions and driveshafts was killed Monday as a result of coming into contact with a piece of equipment. The company reportedly has received six citations from MNOSHA over the past five years. Pioneer Press/TwinCities.com