This photo was sent in by her fiance' Torrence Jones, Sr.

~ 4/13/2020 ~

MiChelle Abernathy, 52

MiChelle became ill on the job in April 2020 and succumbed to the illness while working for Elisabeth Ludeman Developmental Center in Park Forest, Illinois. She is believed to have contracted the COVID-19 virus while at work.

Torrence Jones, Sr. - We were scheduled to be married. I, Torrence C Jones Sr. met MiChelle last September working for the State of Illinois. I was one of her instructors she bought joy and happiness to everyone she was around.  She leaves behind her loving mother who has become my best friend Barbara and her sister Carrie who is the backbone of the family

This photo was sent in by his wife Linda Ailstock.

~ 5/13/1957 -2/20/2018 ~

James Ailstock, 60

James was injured on the job in February 2018 and died a day later while working for American Service Lines in Kearney, Nebraska. He was struck by a truck while working.

Linda - OSHA investigated American Service Lines. No fines rendered.
Rationale: No rules for parking lots at businesses you visit was their reasoning. They did not investigate meat packing plant. They did suggest truck drivers wear reflective jackets when out of truck. (that would not have helped in his situation because the driver of pickup wasn't looking where he was backing up).

This inspection is closed.

This photo was sent in by his widow Mary Ann Neely Alexander.

~ 12/22/1969 - 8/27/2010 ~

Maurice J. Alexander, 40

Maurice was killed on the job in August 2010 while working for Sonoco Recycling in Salisbury, North Carolina. He was crushed when an 800 lb. bale of cardboard fell onto him.

NCDOL investigated the incident and proposed a $11,900.00 penalty for two serious violations. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $9,520.00 for two serious violations. This inspection is closed.

Inspection: 314912312-Sonoco Recycling.

Maurice laid trapped beneath an 800 lbs. bale of cardboard. He had been using a forklift to move the bales, and when he jumped down to adjust the machine, one came crashing down on top of him. No one knows how long he struggled to stay alive at Sonoco Recycling.

This photo was sent in by his by widow Angela.

~ 5/1/1964 - 10/24/2013 ~

Brian D Allen, 49

Brian was killed on the job in October 2013 while working for Larry Strate Plumbing & Heating (Strate Plumbing, Holden Mo) in Lees Summit, Missouri. He was installing a residential sewer line to the city sewer and died in a 17ft trench collapse.
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Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $35,000.00 penalty for five serious violations. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced $5,600.00 penalty for two serious violation. This inspection is closed.

Inspection: 944282.015 - Larry Strate Plumbing & Heating.

This photo was sent in by his daughter Jet Cytrych.

~ 4/17/1955 - 3/27/2012 ~

Evaristo Alvarado, 57

Evaristo was killed on the job in March 2012 while working for Menard's Distribution Center Fleet Department in Plano, Illinois. He was found crushed to death between the forklift and the lifting mechanism.

Federal OSHA investigated the incident and no violations were issued. This inspection is closed.

Inspection: 280614.015 - Menard

Evaristo Alvarado of Sandwich, IL. Born on April 17, 1955 and left us too soon on March 27, 2012. He worked at Menard's Distribution Center in Plano, IL in the Fleet Department as a mechanic for most of the Menard's stores. He was found crushed to death between the forklift and the lifting mechanism in an empty storage lot in the back of Sycamore, Il's Menard's store. He was pronounced dead on the scene by the coroner. To this day Menard's has not contacted my mother about anything.

This photo was sent in by his daughter.

~ 2/22/1956 - 1/8/2015~

Margarito Alvarez, 58

Margarito was killed on the job in January 2015 while working for Harlingen Irrigation in Harlingen, TX. He was working with two other employees repairing a backhoe when the machine's arm swung around and struck him, pinning him between it and the machine. Mr. Alvarez was crushed to death.

This was not in OSHA's jurisdictions.

This photo was sent in by his wife Dorothy.

~ 2/14/1989 - 4/11/2015 ~

Craig Anderson, 26

Craig was killed on the job in April 2015 while working for Gehring Construction & Ready Mix Co. in Schuyler, Nebraska. He was killed when he was struck by chain that was pulling a vehicle.

Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $14,630.00 penalty for two serious violations and one other than serious violation.  These penalties and citations were not reduced. This inspection is closed.
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Inspection: 1053578.015 - Gehring Construction And Ready Mix Concrete, Inc.

This photo was sent in by his mother Leticia Armendariz

~ 7/20/1990 - 6/19/2014 ~

Jesus Manny Armendariz, 23

Jesus was killed on the job in June 2014 while working at Michael Foods Egg Production Company in Wakefield, Nebraska. He was killed when he was over come by fumes. Jesus was taking samples inside a tanker truck that held egg products and nitrogen before he was found unresponsive.

Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $30,900.00 penalty for five serious violations. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $21,510.00 for four serious violations. This inspection is now closed.

​​Inspection: 981715.015 - Michael Foods, Inc.

This photo was sent in by his mother Kim Augeri.

~ 6/3/1977 - 6/3/2008 ~

Robert Augeri, 31

Robert was killed on the job in June 2008 while working for Brox Industries, Labor Union Local 175 in Dracut, Massachusetts. He was struck by a truck while working.

Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $14,700.00 penalty for three serious violations. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $10,000.00 for three serious violations. This inspection is closed.
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Inspection: 312187446 - Brox Industries