Workers Followed Safety Protocols in Deadly Crash
- A construction zone crash in Farmington Hills, Michigan resulted in the death of a road worker and serious injuries to two other Road Commission of Oakland County employees.
- An SUV crossed the median and struck the workers, who were conducting sewer repairs.
- The police report, released on Dec 3, indicated the road crew was parked legally with proper signage and safety precautions in place.
- The SUV driver was later arrested and charged with moving violations causing death and injury in a work zone.
Contractor Killed in Atlantic City Radio Tower Collapse
- A contractor was killed Thursday in Atlantic City when a large section of a 310-foot radio tower collapsed.
- The incident occurred in the Venice Park neighborhood while three workers were performing maintenance on the upper portion of the structure.
- Two other workers escaped serious injury, but a separate piece of debris was left dangerously suspended near the top.
- Authorities have established a safety perimeter around the site as an investigation into the cause is now underway.
OSHA Finds Serious Safety Failures After Worker’s Asphyxiation Death
- Safety investigators cited engineering contractor Hyoungwon E&C America Inc. for deadly hazards at the Hanwha Q Cells solar panel plant in Cartersville, Georgia.
- The action followed the May 2025 death of 33-year-old worker Marion Jose Rugama.
- Rugama was found unresponsive in a storage tank and an autopsy confirmed he died from asphyxiation by a nitrogen gas leak.
- OSHA issued two serious violations for failing to protect and train workers on these hazards.