Crews Free Construction Worker Trapped in Wet Concrete
- A construction worker fell into a trench and became partially submerged in wet concrete at a sewer project in St. Louis County.
- Emergency crews located the worker at the bottom of the trench, mostly covered in freshly poured concrete mix.
- Responders worked with onsite contractors and removed him within about 15 minutes.
- The worker was conscious, talking, and transported to a hospital for treatment.
Worker Burned After Reaching Into Hot Fryer for Earbud
- A fast‑food worker was hospitalized after reaching into a hot fryer to retrieve a dropped earbud.
- Officials reported that the employee put her hand into the hot oil and suffered burn injuries.
- Emergency responders transported her to a nearby hospital, and no additional details about her condition were released.
- The incident occurred at a restaurant in Martins Ferry, Ohio on December 29, 2025.
Worker Dies After His Tractor is Hit While Clearing Snow
- A 59‑year‑old Michigan maintenance worker was operating a tractor while clearing snow when a vehicle struck the tractor from behind.
- The worker was taken to a hospital after the collision and later died of his injuries on December 30.
- The incident occurred on Evanston Avenue in Muskegon.
- MIOSHA reported it as the 42nd workplace death in Michigan for 2025.