OKLAHOMA'S FALLEN WORKERS
These are a few of the men and women that went to work in Alabama and were fatally injured never going home to their families at the end of their shift. We remember, honor and recognize these men and women for their dedication and hardwork. We would like to sincerely thank the families that shared their loved one's picture and their tragic loss with USMWF.
This photo was sent in by his mom, Kathy Welch.
~ 3/26/1996 - 3/28/2023 ~
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Kyle McCullough, 27Kyle was fatally injured in March 2023 while working for Sooner Towing and Recover in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Kyle was fatally injured when he had just finished strapping the vehicle down that he was towing. While he was walking to the controls to finish up he was struck by a semi. The semi driver did not stop until they were stopped further down the road. Kyle did have all of his gear out and his lights on at the time.
This case is currently opened. Inspection: 1660393.015 - Sooner Towing And Recovery Service When the day starts without me don't think we're apart remember I'll always in your heart. Kyle brightened our lives with his laughter, his smiles, his goofiness, and fun loving things he did with his girls was always a joys to see you were a great father.you will be truly missed. - Kathy Welch (Mom) To see more about: Kyle |
This photo was sent in by his mother Stephanie Galyan.
~ 2/26/1989 - 2/13/2015 ~
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Dustin Wayne Galyan, 25
Dustin was killed on the job in February 2015 while working for Texoma Power Line Company in Jones, Oklahoma. He was killed while working in an extended bucket attempting to put an armor guard on the line and was electrocuted.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $14,000 penalty with three serious violation. This case is still open. Inspection: 1040868.015 - Texoma Powerline, Inc. My son Dustin Wayne Galyan he was born 02-26-1989 he was 25 yrs old. He lived in Jones, Oklahoma. He died 02-13-2015, he was a lineman and got electrocuted on the job. Dustin leaves behind a 15 month old son, mother, father 2 sisters and 4 brothers, and tons of family and friends... He was a great guy, who loved his family, he was the type of guy that never met a stranger, he would give you the shirt off his back and never ask you for anything in return.. He is loved and missed by so many.... Thank you, for inviting us to the workers Memorial day candlelight vigil, it meant a lot to me. Dustin is also survived by an unborn daughter, who is due in August. |
This photo was sent in by his widow, LeeAnna Mann.
~ 04/04/1967 - 09/28/2012 ~
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Russell Mann, 45
Russell was killed in September 2012 while working for Wynnewood Refining Company (CVR Energy Inc.-owned plant) in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. He was killed when a boiler exploded. Billy Guy Smith, 34 was killed in the same incident.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $234,500.00 penalty for eleven serious violations, five repeat violations and one other than serious violation. The case is still open. Inspection: 663538.015 - Wynnewood Refining Company, Llc Lost love is still love. It takes a different form, that's all. You can't see their smile or bring them food or tousle their hair or move them around a dance floor. But when those senses weaken another heightens. Memory. Memory becomes your partner. You nurture it. You hold it. You dance with it.-Mitch Albom (sent by LeeAnn) To see more about Russell. |
