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Falls claim the lives of 3 construction workers in 3 week span
Three construction workers on separate sites in the northeastern U.S. were killed by falls in a three-week span between mid-January and early February with two of the incidents occurring on the same day. On Jan. 14, an unidentified construction worker was killed in Philadelphia after a fall into the Delaware River. Crews had been working […]
February 29, 2016
Roadbuilding
PennDOT to halt all major roadwork for Pope’s visit
Pope Francis is heading to Philadelphia this month, and the state is shutting down all of its major projects during the papal visit. According to the Associated Press, major road projects in the city of Philadelphia will be put on hold from September 22 through September 27 while Pope Francis is in town. He is visiting the Philadelphia […]
September 1, 2015
Safety
Carpenter killed in 80-foot fall on Philadelphia jobsite
While working on a high-rise project in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood, a worker fell to his death Friday According to a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer, the unidentified man was a carpenter working from 80 feet up on the tower project at Cira Centre. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead soon after […]
April 20, 2015
Safety
Worker dies after being electrocuted on jobsite near Philadelphia
Two days after suffering a massive electric shock while on the job near Philadelphia, a construction worker died from his injuries Wednesday. According to a report from WPVI TV, 36-year-old Joseph Iacovino and another worker were working Monday morning from a scissor lift at King of Prussia Mall as part of an expansion project. The men were […]
April 17, 2015
Safety
Philadelphia unveils required construction, demolition project signage one year after fatal building collapse
As a measure taken in the aftermath of a building demolition that killed six people last year, the city of Philadelphia is now requiring construction and demolition sites to post large signs that provide ample details to the public about the work being done at the site. According to a report from CBS Philadelphia, the […]
July 22, 2014
Business
Construction of Mormon temple in Philadelphia bans workers from smoking, having caffeine and swearing
Smoking and swearing are two things commonly restricted from most workplaces, though most have areas for employees to have a smoke break and swearing almost assuredly happens anywhere at any time despite being against the rules. But caffeine? The coffee pot and soda machine are workplace institutions no matter where you might work. What employer […]
December 4, 2013
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Demolition of Philadelphia building under investigation after collapse atop thrift store kills 6
A four-story building on Philadelphia’s Market Street collapsed atop a Salvation Army thirft store next door Wednesday morning, killing at least 6 people and injuring more than a dozen others. The collapse happened around 10:43 a.m. Wednesday, shaking the ground and creating a noise that one witness who spoke with Philly.com said sounded “like a […]
June 6, 2013
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