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Category: Fatal Work Incidents
Fall from Scaffolding Kills Mulberry Grove Worker, Death Ruled to Be Accident
A 67-year-old man from Mulberry Grove fell to his death a few weeks ago when he fell off of scaffolding while working on the siding of a home, authorities have reported. According to investigators, the man was standing on a step ladder that was placed on top of scaffolding when he lost his balance and fell about 28 feet to the concrete ground below. At nea …
Category: Fatal Work Incidents
Investigation Pending in Death of Germantown Worker Who Fell from Scaffolding
A 34-year-old contractor from Germantown was killed in a tragic work accident earlier this month when he fell from scaffolding after coming into contact with power lines, local investigators have reported. A Germantown contractor died after coming into contact with power lines and falling from scaffolding. The investigation is still pending, a Mount Ver …
Category: Fatal Work Incidents
Investigation Underway after Death of a Mental Health Worker at Murray Developmental Center
The death of a 56-year-old mental health technician, Rick Stewart, at the Murray Developmental Center in Centralia is now being investigated by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), its director of communications confirmed earlier this month. While DHS has expressed that it is “very saddened by [Stewart’s] death and sends condolences to h …