USMWF knows and understands a picture is worth a thousand words.  We are grateful to the families of our fallen workers that have joined the cause and shared the picture and story of their loved one in our USMWF Face Campaign Tribute page.

The tributes are to honor and remember their loved one and to gain a connection between you,  our viewers and the importance of workplace safety, whether that connection be a similar job, work in the same industry, same age or even someone that reminds you of a loved one.  We want you to share our loved one’s stories to ultimately prevent similar incidents from occurring. 


We are the reality of the importance of workplace safety.  It happened to us…...it can happen to anyone.  We invite you to spread the awareness, the stories, the impact with others as together we can make a difference.

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This photo was sent in by his parents Tom and Michele Kahle.

~ 11/24/1987-7/19/2007 ~​

Tyler Kayle, 19

Tyler was fatally injured in July 2007 while working at Alaska Mechanical Inc. in Nome, Alaska. He died when the JLG120 man lift tipped over.

This photo was sent in by his mother Liz Lambrecht

~ 7/7/2008 ~

Kevin Keane, 28

Kevin Keane was fatally injured in July 2008 after working for Single Ply Systems in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was fatally injured after plunging threw a skylight and trying to recover from his fall.

MNOSHA currently has no information available.

His brother Nolan was also fatally injured in a similar incident at Pipeline Systems, Inc.

This photo was sent in by his mother Liz Lambrecht

~ 10/28/1999 ~

Nolan Keane, 18

Nolan was fatally injured in October 1999 while working for Single Ply Systems in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was fatally injured when the wind blew catching the insulation, sweeping him across the roof, plunging him 45 feet through a Plexiglass skylight.

MNOSHA currently has no information available.

His brother Kevin was fatally injured as well in a similar incident at Pipeline Systems, Inc.

This photo was sent in by his wife Michelle Keller.

~ 1/6/69-7/22/10 ~

Corey A Keller, Sr., 41

Corey was fatally injured on the job in July 2010 while working at Horsehead Corporation in Monaca,Pennsylvania. He was fatally injured when oxygen from the outside air caused the vaporized zinc to combust resulting in a fire ball.

Federal OSHA investigated and proposed a $21,000.00 penalty for three serious violations. This case is now closed.

Inspection: 314109356 - Horsehead Corporation

This photo was sent in by his sister Darlene Parker.

~ 9/13/1966-8/29/2007 ~

Patrick Kelly, 41

Patrick was fatally injured in August 2007 while working at Evans Sand and Gravel. He was fatally injured when he fell.

We miss him so much!

This photo was sent in by Melissa King of Malden, MA.

~ 4/19/1954-8/3/2004 ~

Paul Robert King, 50

Paul was fatally injured on the job in July 2005 at Boston Logan International Airport while working at MainTech, LLC. in Boston, Massachusetts. He was electrocuted while working on a piece of equipment.

Federal OSHA investigated and proposed a $55,000.00 penalty for eight willful violations. The case is closed.

Inspection: 308108885 - Main Tech.
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He was assigned the job of a licensed electrician even though he held no licenses. His Company was held liable for the full amount because they filed an appeal too late. April 19, 1955 - July 27, 2005

This photo was sent in by his wife Jenni.

~ 12/29/1965-12/20/2010 ~

William E. (Willy) Kingrey, 44

William was fatally injured on the job in December 2010 while working at Asplundh Tree Expert in Trenton, Ohio. He was fatally injured when he was struck by a CSX train.

Federal OSHA investigated and proposed a $7,000.00 penalty for one serious violation. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $5,000.00 for one serious violations. This case is closed.

Inspection: 315173674 - Asplundh Tree Expert Company

This photo was sent in by his mother Denise Byrd.

~ 8/28/1984-2/28/2014 ~

Michael R. Kittle, 29

Michael was fatally injured on the job in February 2014 while working at Wieser Concrete in Portage, Wisconsin. He was fatally injured when chains holding a cement block gave way and crushed him.

Federal OSHA investigated and proposed a $ 21,000.00 penalty for three serious violations and one other than serious violation. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $14,000.

Inspection: 960596.015 - Wieser Concrete Products, Inc.

This photo was sent in by his mother Denise Byrd.

~ 7/27/57-12/31/2019 ~

Larry Kizer, 62

Larry was fatally injured on the job in December 2019 while working at Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government in Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Kizer was found unresponsive pinned underneath his tow truck.

Kentucky OSHA investigated this incident. This case is currently open.

Inspection: 1453722.015 - 61353 - Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government

My father truly was my hero. He had a strong spirit and tried to give me my sister and his family the best world possible. He was a great grandfather who spent many weekends with his oldest grandson at Holiday world. He never skipped a beat with his children, family or grandchildren. He loved animals and would feed local stray cats around the tow lot and on the street. He truly is a one of a kind.
Gone so soon with so many unanswered questions. A Tragic death it’s never easy.

This photo was sent in by his wife Amie Knorr.

~ 11/10/1971-6/26/2004 ~

William Knorr, 32

William was fatally injured in June 2004 while working at Grand Tower in St. Ignace Township, Michigan. He was fatally injured when he fell from a cell tower.

OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $98,000.00 penalty for four serious violations and one willful violation. In an informal settlement they were reduced to $20,500 for two serious violations and three other violations.

Inspection: 307697490 - Grant Tower Inc. Michigan.

This photo was sent in by his mother Debi Koehler-Fergen.

~ 10/10/1980-2/2/2007 ~

Travis Wayne Koehler, 26

Travis was fatally injured in February 2007 while working for Orleans Hotel Casino/Boyd Gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was fatally injured after attempting to rescue his co-worker in a confined space.

NV OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $185,000.00 penalty for eight serious violations and one other violation. This penalty was not reduced.

Inspection: 310429386 - Orleans Hotel And Casino.

Click here to view his tribute page.
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This photo was sent in by Mr. Kuckta's Family.

~ 1/30/1955-3/4/2020 ~

Stephen  D.  Kuckta, 65

Stephen was fatally injured on March 2020 while working for UPS in Omaha, Nebraska.  He was fatally injured after sustaining injuries when he fell off of a dock. The injuries are believed to have caused him to go into cardiac arrest a few days later at his home.

The incident was not inspected by OSHA.