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Education and Activism Opportunity!!
H and S community in Denver on Nov. 4-7
USMWF was able to bring 13 family members to attend the National COSH meeting the Health and Safety Summit and meet with an amazing team at the Denver OSHA office, Region 8
. The Denver visit was a very unique because USMWF members have never meet with a Labor Liaison or a Solicitor of Labor. USMWF
has enjoyed many events and meetings with OSHA offices but felt this particular
visit was a good start for new relationships and very informative.
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Robert Fitch, 52 ~ 5/13/1957 - 1/29/2009 ~ Sent in by niece, Tonya Ford ~ Killed at ADM-Lincoln NE. Manlift Accident ~
In loving memory of my Uncle Bobby. He gave me the biggest lesson of all, Always love like there is no tomorrow.
View full tribute here
Robert Fitch, 51 (Uncle Bobby) was killed on the job on 01/29/09 while working at
Archer Daniels Midland in Lincoln, NE. He died from a fatal fall. Federal OSHA
investigated the incident and assessed a $12,500 penalty. The penalty was reduced to $0.00.
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Matthew John Ford, 26 ~ 2/6/1982 - 10/27/2002 ~
Sent in by mother, Terry Ford ~ Killed at Southland Electric Supply from fall off scissor lift. To view full tribute
click here.
Matthew John Ford, 26 was killed on the job on 10/27/02 while working at Southland Electric Supply in Burlington, NC . He died from a fatal fall. North Carolina OSHA investigated the incident and assessed a $5,000 penalty. The penalty was reduced to $4,000.
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Jeremy Foster, 19 ~ 1985 -2004 ~ Sent in by Jeff and Becky Foster ~
Killed at Deltic Timber plant when caught in auger. To view tribute
click here.
Jeremy Foster, 19 was killed on the job
on 11/04/04 while working at Deltic Timber in Ola, AR. He died after being pulled into an
auger. Federal OSHA investigated the incident and assessed a $4,500 penalty. The penalty
was reduced to $2,250.
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Gordon G Field, 58 ~3/9/1942 - 3/11/2000 ~ Sent in by daughter, Sharon Norman~ Stoke on Trent at Armstrong Steels, (UK).
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Raymundo C. Gonzalez, 54 ~ 1/4/1950 - 11/12/2004 ~ Sent in by wife,
Mary Gonzalez ~ Killed at BP ~ Texas City, TX.
Raymundo C. Gonzalez, 54 was killed on the job
on 11/12/04 while working at BP in Texas City, TX . He and another worker died after an
explosion. Federal OSHA investigated the incident and assessed a $109,500 penalty. The
penalty was reduced to $1,500. (Less than 6 months later, another explosion occurred at
this same worksite, killing 15 workers.)
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James Grahame, 52 ~ 2/12/1951 - 11/25/2003 ~ Sent in by friend,
David Hurlburt ~ Killed from Mesothelioma ~ CWA Local 9410
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Mark Allen Gray ~ Sent in by Aunt Carol Confere ~ Truck rollover ~ Catenary Coal Co. Tribute by his wife Bevery McCarty Gray: Mark's life was tragically ended working as a surface miner in WV when his articulated truck rolled into a sediment pond, entrapping him and he drowned. Mark was a very compassionate person who loved life and was loved by many. He loved children and for years, along with his wife, taught Sunday School for several years. Mark was an avid
fisherman and loved to hunt. He was a beautiful person, inside and out and many
lives were changed due to this preventable accident.
Mark Allen Gray, 27, died on 7/28/2009 at the Samples Mine in Eskdale, WV while working for Hawkeye Contracting. He died from downing after the truck he was driving overturned. MSHA investigated and issued one citation; a civil penalty has not yet been assessed by MSHA.
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Jason E. Gudat , 31 ~ 11/19/1979 - 05/25/2011, ~
Sent in by parentsr, Karen A. Harris and Arden F. Harris Sr. ~
This is my son Jason E. Gudat
born November 19, 1979 (age 31) has twin sister Jaymie Lynn Gudat Andrews died April 25, 2011
E. Fairfield Coal ( Subtropolis) Petersburg, Ohio
I am Jason's mother
Karen A. Harris, my husband Arden F. Harris Sr. his father Ronald Gudat
grandmother Mildred Loudon
he has a twin sister Jaymie Lynn Gudat Andrews a sister Stephanie Ann Gudat Burns
step brothers Clyde Harris
Arden Harris Jr.
Step sisters Elaine Clark
Teresa Bostwick
Crystal Mounts
Joy Shawver
many nieces and nephews
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George "Junior" Hamner, 54 ~ 08/15/1951 - 01/02/2006, ~ Sent in by daughter,
Sara Hamner ~ Killed in a mine explosion while working for Sago Mine, (ICG) To view full photo
click here.
George "Junior" Hamner, 54 died on
1/2/06 at the International Coal Group's Sago Mine in Sago, WV. He and 11 other men died from carbon
monoxide poisoning. MSHA investigated the disaster and did not identify any contributing violations
and assessed no penalties.
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Christopher Jaymes Hansen was killed on February 2nd 2006 - His 27th Birthday!! My Son
Christopher was killed at Jennie-O-Turkey Store in Melrose, Minnesota To view full tribute
click here.
Christopher Jaymes Hansen was killed on the job on 2/2/2006 while working at Jennie-O-Turkey Store in Melrose, MN . He was fatally crushed by a piece of equipment. Minnesota OSHA investigated the incident and assessed a $31,000 penalty. The penalty was not reduced.
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Stevie was born March 20,1970. He died on Friday January 20, 2012. He was working for Energy Drilling Company out of Natchez, MS.
According to the only report we have seen (why by the way was in the Longview, TX newspaper) Stevie fell 50 feet from the derrick to the floor of the rig. He was working on Rig number 1, for Energy Drilling Company, Natches, MS on Rig #1 located near Atlanta, TX. My husband and I are working on this together, and we were his brother and sister in law.
To view full tribute
click here. OSHA
is investigating.
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Monique Harper, 41 ~ 1/20/1969 - 8/31/2010 ~ Sent in by Niece, Danielle Harper ~ Monique Harper,
41 was found buried in a rice storage facility on Tuesday. The Stuttgart Fire
Department received the call about 5:30 a.m. When fire crews arrived on the scene, co-workers were attempting to dig
the trapped employee out. Fire crews eventually located Harper. Paramedics tried to revive Harper, but she was
pronounced dead at a local medical facility at 6:28 a.m. According to a police report Harper's co-workers became
concerned about her whereabouts when they were unable to contact her by radio. That's when employees began searching
for Harper. Killed at Producers Rice Mill in Stuttgart, AR
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Scott Heilert, 36 ~ 1/23/1968 - 9/9/2004 ~ Sent in by wife, Kelly Heilert
Scott Heilert, 36 was killed on the job on 9/9/2004 while working at Custom Structural Inc
(iron worker) in Pewaukee, WI. He died after being struck by a vehicle on a construction
site. Federal SHA investigated the incident and assessed a $3,000 penalty. The penalty
was not reduced.
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Diane M Herzberg, 39 ~ 11/1968 - 9/4/2008 ~ Sent in by Sister-in-Law , Mary McLaughlinwas ~Killed in car accident on the way to work
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Ryan Hitchler ~ 5/15/2009 ~ Sent in by parents , Sheri and Rod Hitchler ~ Ryan died on May 15, 2009 when he fell nearly 20ft while repairing a hangar roof at the Nebraska Air National Guard.
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Jeffery Alan Isaac Jr, 31 ~ 4/21/1975 - 4/18/2007 ~ Sent in by mother, Carolyn Isaac ~
Killed when 1400 lbs of lumber fell on him at J. E. Higgins Lumber Warehouse Reno, NV
Jeffery Alan Isaac Jr, 31 was killed on the job on 4/18/2007 while working at JE Higgins Lumber Warehouse in Reno, NV . He died from a Crushed by load of lumber. NV OSHA investigated the incident and assessed a $11,200 penalty. The penalty was reduced to $5,600.
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Brian Steven Isdell, 55 ~ 4/30/1954 - 8/20/2009 ~ Sent in by Niece,
Jessica Miles ~ Killed while long haul trucking and was pulled over in a parking lot when
he was attacked by two teens and had a heart attack, he worked for Nelson Trucking Company,
Mountain City, TN.
Brian Steven Isdell, 55 was killed on the job on 8/20/09 while working at Nelson Trucking in Mountain City, TN . He died from a heart attack following a violent attack by criminals. Federal OSHA investigated the incident and assessed a $280 penalty. The penalty was not reduced.
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Dale Jones, 44 ~ 5/11/65 - 12/6/09 ~ Sent in by wife, Tobi
Jones ~ Killed when picking up debris from a road after dark and struck by a car
traveling at 50 while he was working for the Anderson Indiana Street Department.
Dale Jones, 44 was killed on the job on 12/6/09 while working at Anderson Indiana Public Works (Street Dept) in Anderson, IN. He died after being struck by a car. Federal OSHA investigated the incident but did not issue any citations or penalties
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Nicole Chartre' Joslyn, 24 ~ 1/12/1980 - 10/24/2004 ~ Sent in by mother,
Lee Joslyn ~ Murdered by a coworker and a disgruntled former employee in a planned robbery and
intentional double homicide. Found in the Arby's cooler/freezer an hour or so after closing time;
shot multiple times.
Nicole Chartre' Joslyn, 24 was killed on the job on 10/24/04 while working at Arby's in West Milwaukee, WI. She was murdered by a disgruntled employee. OSHA was unable to provide information on this case
because they do not investigate homeicideds.
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Tyler Kahle, 19 ~ 11/24/1987 - 7/19/2007 ~ Sent in by Mom. Dad, Tom and Michele Kahle ~
Killed at Alaska Mechanical Inc from JLG120 Man lift tipping over in Nome, AK.
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Patrick Kelley, 41 ~ 9/13/1963 - 8/29/2007 ~ Sent in by sister,
Darlene Parker ~ Killed at at Evans Sand and Gravel in a fall. We miss him so much!
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William Kingrey, 44 ~ 12/29/1965 - 12/20/2010 ~ Sent in by Jeanne Kingrey ~ Killed while working at Asplundh
Tree Expert. Willie was struck and killed by a CSX train in Trenton, Ohio.
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William Knorr, 32 ~ 11/10/1971 - 6/26/2004 ~ Sent in by Amie Knorr ~ Killed at Grant Tower from fall off cell tower. to view full tribute
click here.
William Knorr, Jr 32 was killed on the job on 06/26/04 while working at Grant Tower (cell phone tower) in St. Ignace Township, MI. He died from a fatal fall. Michigan-OSHA investigated the incident and assessed a $98,000 penalty. The company contested the penalty and the case is still pending.
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Travis Wayne Koehler, 26 ~ 10/10/1980 - 2/2/2007 ~
Sent in by mother, Debi Koehler-Fergen ~ Killed at Orleans Hotel Casino/Boyd Gaming.
To view tribute
click here
and
here
Travis Wayne Koehler, 26 was killed on the job on 02/02/07 while working at Orleans Hotel/Boyd Gaming in Las Vegas, NV. He died in a confined space. NV OSHA investigated the incident and assessed an $185,000 penalty. This penalty was not reduced.
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