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Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Two Workers Confirmed Dead, Four Presumed Dead as Efforts Shift to Removing Debris of Collapsed Baltimore Bridge

Clearing the ship channel to the Port of Baltimore now is priority, say officials
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James Leggate
Debra K. Rubin
Debra K. Rubin
March 27, 2024
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As bodies of two missing workers were recovered, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pledges a united effort to reopen the Port of Baltimore as soon as possible amid an NTSB full investigation.


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Bridge Safety

Vessel Impact Collapses Major Interstate Bridge in Baltimore

A construction crew was working on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it buckled, and six members who fell into the water are missing
Jim Parsons
Tom Ichniowski
Tom Ichniowski
March 26, 2024
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The NTSB arrived on scene while President Biden vows to “move heaven and earth” to reopen port and rebuild bridge.



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Safety Report

Anti-Concussion Technology: The Helmet on Your Head

Anti-concussion technology in helmets gains ground in construction, driven by contractor adoption and safety regulators following their lead
Jeff Yoders
Jeff Yoders
March 20, 2024
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In December, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced it was replacing traditional hardhats for its employees with ANSI-Z89.1-certified Type II safety helmets when they work on sites.


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Fatal Accident

OSHA Cites Texas Contractor After Trench Collapse Kills 18-Year-Old Employee

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James Leggate
March 19, 2024
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Hurtado Construction Co. has a history of past OSHA citations and officials said another of its employees was killed in a trench accident in 2007.



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Worker Safety and Health

EPA Finalizes Rule Banning Ongoing Uses of Asbestos

Jim Parsons
March 19, 2024
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule prohibiting ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos, the only known form of asbestos currently imported, processed or distributed for use in the U.S.


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Pennsylvania Expands Work Zone Safety Camera Program

Jim Parsons
March 14, 2024
One Comment

Pennsylvania has launched a new work zone speed safety camera program, expanding on a successful pilot effort.


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Safety and Health

Bechtel to Invest $7M for Construction Suicide Prevention

Contribution is largest donation from a single donor in American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's history
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Pam McFarland
March 12, 2024
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Global contractor launches five-year link with suicide prevention foundation to reduce high number of suicide-caused deaths in construction, a "shameful statistic," said CEO Brendan Bechtel.


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Construction Fatalities

Investigation Ongoing in Fatal Collapse of Boise Plane Hangar

Jan. 31 incident killed three workers and injured nine
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James Leggate
February 1, 2024
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Three workers were killed and five of the injured were hospitalized in critical condition when the under construction pre-engineered hanger collapsed Jan. 31.


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EPA Proposes First Fossil-Fuel Methane Emission Fee in US

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Debra K. Rubin
Debra K. Rubin
January 16, 2024
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Penalty would apply to emissions above 25,000 metric tons per year of CO2 equivalent, but there are some exemptions for oil and gas firms.


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Safety

Driver Pleads Guilty in Crash That Killed Six Construction Workers

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James Leggate
January 9, 2024
One Comment

Melachi Brown, 20, who police say was speeding when he collided with another driver in Maryland, pleaded guilty to six counts of manslaughter in a state court, records show. 


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