S a f e t y T o o l b o x T o p i c s

March 26 2025

• Serious Workplace Accident at Ellinikon Construction Site: Worker Hospitalized
  In a concerning incident that underscores the dangers faced by construction workers, a 55-year-old man has been hospitalized with serious injuries after falling into a 10-meter-deep elevator shaft at...
• City worker, a former Springfield police officer, killed Monday in landfill accident
  Larry Flett, a Springfield police officer from 1989 to 1998, was killed Monday in an accident at the sanitary landfill.
• Hyundai confirms one construction worker died in fatal incident at Bryan County megasite
  One construction worker has been confirmed dead after an accident Friday afternoon at the Ellabell, Georgia Hyundai metaplant.
• 'It’s morally wrong': Construction industry advocates say accidents are being faked all over New York City
  Insurance industry representatives say some New York construction accidents are being staged as part of a conspiracy. Others say insurers are putting profits over people.
• New Brighton postal worker accused of using meth before crash
  A New Brighton postal worker is accused of being high on methamphetamine while being involved in a crash with her work truck, according to charges filed Monday in Ramsey County Court.
• 91 Freeway crash: Father of 2 killed during construction job in Buena Park
  Jose Mantecon was hit by a pickup truck on the 91 Freeway in Buena Park Friday before daybreak. He leaves behind a wife, Carla, and his two young children Maddie and Logan.
• Three workers die amid spate of fatal accidents
  Three more workers died as a spate of fatal workplace accidents in Italy continued between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. In the first case on Monday night, a 50-year-old, Nicola Sicignano, died...
• Industrial accident at Celanese plant in Narrows injures six workers
  An industrial accident at the Celanese Plant in Narrows has injured several employees and is reported to be contained with emergency personnel working to clear the area. Celanese Communications...
• City worker dies after accident at Springfield landfill
  An accident at the Springfield Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill has left one person dead on Monday. According to Springfield officials, the Springfield Police Department and...
• Former SPD officer, solid waste operations worker dies after dump truck accident at Springfield’s landfill
  GREENE COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - One person has died after an accident at Springfield’s Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill Monday morning. According to the City of Springfield, 62-year-old Larry Flett died while...
• Man charged with stealing Bedford Park, Illinois police car and USPS truck, causing crash that injured woman and 2 kids
  Miguel Alvarado, 36, is charged with vehicular hijacking, aggravated reckless driving, and several other charges.
• Worker transported following construction accident in Bay Harbor Islands
  A construction worker was rushed to the hospital after being crushed by a crane in Bay Harbor Islands.The 58-year-olda class="excerpt-read-more" href="/ More...