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.
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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Michael Samuelson, 39Michael was fatally injured in November 2013 while working for Pangere Corporation at ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor West steel mill (No. 3 steel formerly the LTV Steel Co.) in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was fatally injured after he was struck by fallen debris.
IOSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $3,500.00 penalty for one serious violation. The case is closed. Inspection: 317063949 - Pangere Corporation He was a great husband, father, and friend.- Stephanie. |
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Shirley Weerheim Samuelson, 62
Shirley was fatally injured in August 2020 while working for Wyoming Department of Transportation/DOT in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She was fatally injured after she was struck by a sweeper, when it rolled down an incline backwards into her.
OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a proposed $0 penalty for two serious violations. This case is now closed. Inspection: 1490062.015 - Wyoming Department Of Transportation She is incredibly missed by her 2 sons, 1 daughter and 6 grandchildren every day. To see more on: Shirley |
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Gail Sandidge, 57Gail was fatally injured in November 2013 while working for Good Shepherd Ambulatory Surgical Center in Longview, Texas. She was fatally injured after being stabbed by a visitor while performing her regular duties as a nurse. Harris Teal, a hospital visitor, was also murdered during the attack, and three others were injured.
This is not in OSHA's jurisdiction. *The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates that two million American workers experience workplace violence annually, with health care and social services workers at particularly high risk. The U.S. Department of Justice reports that nearly 500,000 nurses are victims of violence in the hospital each year, most of them working in Emergency Departments. She was devoted to her family, taking diligent care of her husband, children, and grandchildren. She remembered fondly and greatly missed. To see more on: Gail |
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Sheri Sangji, 23
Sheri was fatally injured in January 2009 while working for University of California Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California. She was fatally injured after an explosion occurred caused by the reactive compound t-butyl-lithium.
CAL-OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $31,875.00 penalty for three serious violation and one other than serious violation. To view full memorial click here. For USMWF/NIOSH Face to Face connection click here. |
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Gus A. Santamaria, 29Gus was fatally injured in August 2014 while working for Blue Springs automotive (Highline Autosport) shop Blue Springs, Missouri. He was fatally injured after a four-post vehicle lift tipped over and fell on him.
MO OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $19,600.00 penalties for seven serious violations. In an informal settlement the penalties and citations were not reduced. was reduced to $5,150.00 for two other than serious violations. Case Status: PENALTIES REFERRED TO DEBT COLLECTION Inspection: 925114.015 - Highline Autosport. This is a picture of my amazing brother, it has been over a year since he has passed, my heart is still and probably will always remain broken, he was my best friend. To see more on: Gus |
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Austin J. Sawicki, 26Austin was fatally injured in 2008 while working at Whillock Construction in Chula Vista, California after being struck by a steel beam.
CAL-OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $13,950.00 penalty for one serious violation and one other than serious violation. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $5,150.00 for two other than serious violations. Inspection: 310816962 - Whillock Contracting Inc. Austin J. Sawicki, 26 was killed when a steel beam was dropped on him while working for Whillock Construction. We were waiting for him to come to the hospital as his sister was giving birth to his nephew Wesley Austin Zimmer. He is missed so much. We will miss you forever and for always. (He was a part-time seasonal day-laborer). To see more on: Austin |
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Andy Schanding, 43Andy was fatally injured in October 2018 while working for United Parcel Service Inc. in Lexington, Kentucky. He was fatally injured after being sucked into a conveyor system.
Kentucky OSH investigated the incident and proposed a $14,000.00 penalty for two serious violation. This case is still open. Inspection: 1355454.015 - 60320 - United Parcel Service Inc Andy was a dedicated husband and father. He took pride in everything he did. He is greatly missed by those who loved him.-Sarah To see more on: Andy |
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Korey Schall, 23Korey was fatally injured in 2009 while working at Crane and Grain Services in York, Nebraska. He was fatally injured after his ladder touched an improperly wired cord while assembling a grain bin.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $9,300.00 penalty for and six serious violations. In and informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $5,000.00 for three serious violations. This case is closed. Inspection: 311467922 - Crane And Grain Service To see more on: Korey |
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Russel James Scharenbroch, 34
Russel was fatally injured in June 2014 while working at Grand Rapids Plastics, Inc in Morley, Michigan. He was fatally injured after an injection molding machine was turned on while he was inside cleaning the machine.
MIOSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $220,000.00 penalty for and two serious and three willful violations. This case is closed. Inspection: 312031032-Grand Rapids Plastics Inc. To see more on: Russel |
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Jason Schneider, 36Jason was fatally injured on the job in August 2013 while working for the Baltimore County Police Department in Catonsville, Maryland. He was shot while attempting to serve a search warrant for a 16 year old suspect and was shot by a 25-year-old shooting suspect.
This is not in OSHA's Jurisdiction. He was shot and killed in the line of duty. (Feb 11, 1977- Aug 28th, 2013). He is survived by his wife, Ericka Schneider and 2 children Kayla Sealover and Brandon Schneider. Jason was an amazing father, husband, son and brother. Jason was an honorable and affectionate man who will be remembered and never forgotten. Jason was a dedicated police officer and marine who loved and cared for everyone. Schneider served 13 years in local law enforcement and 10 years in the special tactical unit of the Baltimore County Police department and served with the U.S Marine Corps. To see more on: Jason |
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Colton Schoenrock, 23
Colton was fatally injured in August 2013 after working for the Betchel in Topeka, Kansas. He worked on Thursday, August 22 at 7am-2pm and was to report back at 10pm later that night. Colton then worked at 10pm August 22 until 1pm August 23. He started his two hour drive home to Fairbury, NE. Sadly, Colton fell asleep driving home, he only made it half way.
This is not in OSHA's Jurisdiction. To see more on: Colton |
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Joel Ethan Schorr, 38Joel was fatally injured in August 2010 while working for Barrick Gold of North America, Gold Strike Mine. He was fatally injured after he was struck by a pipe that gave way in a ventilation shaft because it was clogged with excessive waste rock material. Co-worker Daniel Noel, 47 was fatally injured in the same incident.
MSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $70,000.00 penalty for one citation. Fatality #13 and #14 - August 12, 2010 Falling Material - Nevada - Gold Ore Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc. - Meikle Mine. To see more on: Joel |
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Kyl Scieszinski, 28Kyl was fatally injured on the job in March 2006 while working for Interstate Tower Inc. (Howarden, Iowa) in Gladstone, Kansas. He was fatally injured after he fell approximately 150 feet from a tower.
IOSH investigated the incident and proposed a $0.00 penalties and 0 violations. The case is closed. Inspection: 309704013 - Interstate Tower Inc. Kyl Scieszinski of Knoxville, TN died this afternoon passed away after he fell 150 feet from a communication tower in Gladstone, KS. Kyl fell approximately 150' while working for Interstate Tower Inc. of Hawarden, Iowa. He learned many valuable trades but Kyl loved cell tower working. After the Navy he started working for US cellular and from there he worked many different cell tower companies. To see more on: Kyl |
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Doug Seaney, 37Doug was fatally injured in March 2010 while working for Herrmann Grain Farms in Hinckley, Illinois. He was fatally injured when he suffocated in a grain bin.
OSHA dropped the inspection due to too few employee's making this a family farm. Inspection: 314033903 - Kevin Herrmann Dba Herrmann Farms A Joint Venture We would have been married 35 years in October. His death was a shock! Lewis lived in Mentor, OH.
To see more on: Doug |
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Daniel Seelhoff, 50Daniel was fatally injured on the job in September 2019 while working for Central Sand & Gravel, sub company of Lyman-Richey a CRH Company in Columbus, Nebraska. Daniel was one of three individuals fatally injured near Gibbon, Nebraska when a semi-tractor/truck trailer entered into a construction zone without decreasing speed striking multiple vehicles causing a chain reaction.
This was out of OSHA's jurisdiction. To see more on: Daniel |
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Scott Shaw, 38Scott was fatally injured in October 2002 while working for Weeks Marine contracted with Armco in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was fatally injured after he fell in the Schuykill River.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $4,950.00 penalty. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $0.00. |
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Brandon Wayne Shay, 22
Brandon was fatally injured on the job on April 2003 while working for Postel Industries, Inc, in Houston, Texas. A load of corrugated metal was dropped on him by an overhead crane being operated by an individual who had not operated that particular crane prior to that day. Brandon was fatally injured instantly.
OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $3,500 for one serious violation. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $1,750. The case was closed Feb. 13, 2004. Inspection: 306473851 - Postel Industries Inc To see more on: Brandon |
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Traci Menard Sheibal, 37Traci was fatally injured in February 2012 in Council Bluff, Iowa. She was fatally injured from asphyxiation when she was overcome by the vapors from a paint stripper containing methylene chloride while preparing a bathtub to be refinished.
To see more on: Traci |
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J.P. Shelley, 42J.P. was fatally injured in October 2013 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was fatally injured when he was shot and robbed by 3 juvenile gang members working as a self-employed contractor at a residential property.
~ He also leaves behind our children Palmer 7 and Emme 5 To see more on: J.P. |
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Mikayla Sherman, 24
Mikayla was fatally injured in February 2021 while working for Nexus-Gerard Family Healing Llc in Austin, Minnesota. She was lost after trying to locate two patients that had ran-away from the medical facility at which time she and one of the patients fell to the ground and were directly struck by a vehicle. Ms. Sherman succumbed to her injuries.
Inspection: 1517259.015 - 102538 - Nexus-Gerard Family Healing Llc My daughter's motto was "I Got U" and she lived it till the day she died. I love you honey .- Mom-Lisa Sherman. To see more on: Mikayla |
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Bob ShonkwilerBob was fatally injured in May 2003 while working for Hoosier Energy in Sullivan, Indiana. He was fatally injured when he was crushed in a conveyor belt.
Indiana OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $15,375.00 penalty for six serious violations. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $6,465.00 for 4 serious violations. Inspection: 306153206 - Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative To see more about Bob. |
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Yvonne Von Shurelds, 58Yvonne was fatally injured in August 2008 while working at DTR Industries in Bluffton, Ohio. She was found unresponsive.
OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $14,200.00 penalty for seven serious violations. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $7,100.00 for two serious violations and four other than serious violations. This case is closed. Inspection: 311602361 - Dtr Industries Inc. Our mother, Yvonne Shurelds, 58, was killed on March 8, 2008 while working at DTR Industries in Bluffton, Ohio. She was operating a lift truck, a task that was not part of her regular job duties. She was not certified or properly trained to operate it. There were no witnesses to tell us exactly what happened, but the coroner's report listed her cause of death as internal decapitation. To view full tribute click here. |
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Michael Joseph Simermeyer, 31Michael was fatally injured in April 2012 while working at Yonkers Contracting (MTA No. 7 train extension project) in Manhattan, New York. He was fatally injured after he was crushed when a tower crane collapsed.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $68,000.00 penalty for eleven serious violations. In an informal settlement the penalty were reduced to $56,000.00 for eight serious violations. This case is closed. Inspection: 330046.015 - Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc. My Son- Michael Joseph Simermeyer age 30 - Born January 10 1982- lost his life on April 3 2012 when a crane collapsed at 7:20 pm at 34th street NYC while working on the number 7 line train extension. Michael was know as a man with a good heart who gave hugs to anyone in need of some comfort. He always lit up a room with his bright smile and sense of humor. He loved children and was planning on getting serious now that he turned 30 and finding a nice girl and starting a family. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Yonkers Contracting Co. with 10 violations and fined $68,000 for violations. OSHA also cited his employer, subcontractor J&E Industries, with one violation related to the accident. The company also was cited with violations related to ensuring proper training of crane riggers, permitting a worker inside the crane’s fall zone and failing to conduct required annual functional testing of the hoist. “Fundamental, vital and required safety practices were not followed in this case, resulting in the most extreme consequence: the loss of a worker’s life,” Kay Gee, OSHA’s area director in Manhattan, said in a statement. “Had the proper procedures been followed, this incident and this worker’s death could have been prevented.” As of May 9th 2013 there is still no resolution to this case with OSHA. I get monthly updates from OSHA from the NYC office. We have started a Face Book page in Memory of Michael Joseph Simermeyer, 2 softball teams & a marathon runner runs with my sons name. We don't want anyone to forget just who Michael was, and that this beautiful life was taken in a senseless construction accident. To see more about Michael
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Mike Simonetti, 61Mike was fatally injured on the job in July 2014 while working for Design Landscaping Management in Winter Springs, Florida. He passed away three days after the riding lawnmower he was driving flipped over in a pond.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $14,700. 00 penalty for four serious and one other than serious violations. This case is closed. Inspection: 984845.015 - Design Landscaping Management, Inc. -My father lost his life at work on July 6, 2014 when the Riding mower he was on overturned into a pond. We don't know exactly what happened, (if he was pinned, if he passed out), but he suffered irreversible brain damage as a result of the drowning. The accident took place on July 3, 2014 and we removed him from Life Support on July 6, 2014. |
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Trevor James Skarphol, 30
Trevor was fatally injured on the job in November 2012 while working for Scott's Electric, Inc. in West Fargo, North Dakota after a steel beam fell approximately 28 feet striking him.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed no penalties or violations. The case is closed. Inspection: 446957.015 - Scott's Electric, Inc. -Trevor James Skarphol was born on June 30 1981 and passed away on May 25 2012 when a 28ft steel beam fell on top of him while he was on the construction site for an addition on to a high school. He was a journeyman electrician employed by Scott's Electric. To see more on: Trevor |
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Paul E. Sliger
Paul was fatally injured on the job in January 2020 while working for Frontier Cooperative in Burr, Nebraska. It is believed that Paul was fatally injured after a piece of a steel wheel struck him as a tire exploded.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $48,194 penalty for four serious violations. In an informal settlement the citation was reduced to $34,000. The case is currently open. Inspection: 1454896.015 - Frontier Cooperative To see more on: Paul |
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Kelly R. Skiles, 53
Kelly was fatally injured when he was struck by a piece of equipment while working for ComEd as a lineman in Crystal Lake, IL.
----A 29 year ComEd lineman died Tuesday, March 29, 2011 after a piece of equipment fell and struck him on the head. ComEd was replacing utility poles at the intersection of Crystal Lake Avenue and East Street in Crystal Lake, IL when the accident occurred. Skiles was a member of the Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe, Local 15 IBEW, and Fox River Men's Pool League. He enjoyed all of his toys and loved fast cars, especially his Corvette. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and enjoyed shooting billiards. Skiles leaves behind his wife, Linda of 35 years, three sons, Kelly Gene(Trisha), Timothy, and Michael, three grandchildren, Keegan, Karsen and Katelyn. He is further survived by his siblings, in-laws, nieces and nephews. Kelly lived in Lyons, WI View the sculpture, which was initiated by his fellow lineman in Crystal Lake and sculpted by Erik Blome of Crystal Lake. The sculpture represents and is in memory of Kelly killed March 29, 2011 and his best friend Timothy Miller who was electrocuted in 2000 while working on the job. To see more on: Kelly |
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Barry Sloan, 37
Barry was fatally injured on the job in July 2010 while working for McCord Communications in Gadsden, Alabama. He was fatally injured when a tower collapsed after a bucket truck struck a supporting wire.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident Mccord Communication Service, Inc and proposed no fines or penalties. The Case is closed. Federal OSHA investigated the incident Barnhart Crane And Rigging, Inc. and proposed a $7000 penalty for one serious violation. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $3,500.00. The case is closed. Inspection: 314557000 - Mccord Communication Service, Inc (3rd party Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co., Inc.); Inspection: 314557018 - Barnhart Crane And Rigging, Inc.; To see more on: Barry |
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Chelsea Ann Small, 30Chelsea was fatally injured on the job in November 2013 while working for Advance America Cash Advance in Taylor, Michigan. She was fatally injured after being shot after hitting the silent alarm.
This is not in OSHA's jurisdiction. ---- This is my beautiful daughter Chelsea Ann Small. She was working for Advance America Cash Advance. On November 12 around noon she buzzed in an older man who announced a robbery. She hit the silent alarm and he proceeded to shoot her in the head and killing her immediately. She was working alone. He is still on the loose. My beautiful daughter had just turned 30 in august. She was a fabulous single Mother of Josalynn 8 & Logan who had just celebrated his 5th birthday four days prior. She was also a full time student with a GPA of 3.899. My daughter loved family and wanted to be able to provide better for her children so she carried a full load. I am so very proud of the beautiful woman she had become. |
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Billy Guy Smith, 34Billy was fatally injured in September 2012 while working for Wynnewood Refining Company (CVR Energy Inc.-owned plant) in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. He was fatally injured after a boiler exploded. Co-worker Russell Mann died in this 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. In an informal settlement the penalty was not reduced but the citations were reduced to seven serious violation, five repeat violations and one other than serious violation. Inspection: 663538.015 - Wynnewood Refining Company, Llc --- Kari Smith CVR was fined by OSHA a total of $281,100 as a result of their investigation into my husband's death. $234,500 was fined as result directly related to the Wickes Boiler. As part of their investigation into the explosion there were 11 serious violations, 5 repeat violations from 5 YEARS AGO, and 1 other-than-serious. $46,600 was fined during an overall investigation of the refinery. There were 11 serious violations, 1 repeat from 5 YEARS AGO, and 1 other-than-serous. Originally CVR was going to pay all the fines, but they wanted all of the serious violations changed to other-than-serious. When they were notified of possible legal actions, they are now appealing ALL of the violations. If the repeat violations were taken care of prior to the explosion, there is a big possibility Billy and the other gentlemen killed would still be here today. — with Kari Smith, Steven Collier, Steve Badgley and Billy Smith in Wynnewood, OK. |
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Donald Wilcher Smith, 23
Donald was fatally injured in March 2005 while working for Sanderson Farms in Bryan, Texas after he was electrocuted.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $31,000.00 penalty for seven serious violations. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $5,000.00 for one serious violation. Inspection: 307951350 - Sanderson Farms Inc, Processing Division --- Mourning father's calling is making workplaces safe. Son electrocuted one year ago at Sanderson Farms. Donald Coit Smith says he has been on a mission to toughen workplace safety laws since the electrocution death of his son, Donald Wilcher Smith, one year ago. By Craig Kapitan Eagle Staff Writer The Bryan-College Station Eagle. |
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Jeremy Spaulding, 30
Jeremy was fatally injured while working for Casella Waste Management, Inc. in Addison, Vermont. He was fatally injured after a u-bolt broke off of the loaded dumpster causing it to slide down the truck bed trapping Mr. Spaulding between two dumpsters.
Vermont OSHA Office investigated the incident and proposed a penalty of $40,959 for two serious violations. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $16,383. Inspection: 1546908.015 - Casella Waste Management, Inc. I would like my brother to be remembered as a humble man who loved his family dearly. His friends would say he was their family too. He was easily loved and cherished by all that knew him. We miss him fervently. It is truly a tragedy no family should have to go through. I do not believe accident is an angry enough word for a workplace loss, I believe traumatic tragedy is appropriate for this type of loss. I hope Jeremy knows how much we love him and miss him everyday. Jeremy will always be my little brother and I have dedicated the rest of my life working to make sure tragedies like this do not happen again. -Heather Spaulding-Gale |
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Jim Spencer, 61Jim was fatally injured while working for Larry Kessler Construction LLC in Alliance, Nebraska after a trench collapse.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $21,000 penalty for three serious violations to Larry Kessler Construction LLC. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $16,800. Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $31,000 penalty for five serious violations to Clau-Chin Construction, Inc. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $24,800. Inspection: 1134953.015 - Larry Kessler Construction; and Inspection: 1134124.015 - Clau-Chin Construction, Inc. |
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Erin Sperrey, 20
Erin was fatally injured while working for Tim Horton's in Caribou, Maine. She was beaten to death by a coworker. He robbed the store, put Erin in the back seat of her car and drove 120 miles before going off the road in a snowstorm. Erin was abandoned in her vehicle and later found in the back seat.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $4,500.00 penalty for one other than serious violation. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $2,700.00 for one other than serious violation. Inspection: 308178268 - Tim Horton Erin Elizabeth, your sparky personality and huge baby blue eyes lit up the world. The day that light went out was an incredible loss for our family, our community, and the world. You are loved missed every single day. "It is so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been had it never shine." The world is emptier without you dollface.- Johna Lovely, Mom. |
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Michael Steele, 15
Michael was fatally injured on the job in July 2013 while working for John Cragen (Family Farm) in Frankford, Missouri. He was fatally injured after he fell off the tractor he was driving and was ran over.
This is not in OSHA's jurisdiction. ---- He was a very hard worker for a 15 y/o. Besides hauling hay, he also worked all winter cutting and splitting firewood to sell and he had 3 gardens of produce he had planted to sell to make money for the truck he wanted. Never got the chance to sell it though. He had a great sense of humor and I've never heard anyone say a bad thing about him or knew of anyone who didn't like him. He had also been dating the same girl since they were 13 but sadly never made it to their 2 year anniversary on August 2. To see more about Michael. - To see article. |
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Anthony (Tony) Stevenson, 54
Tony was fatally injured in August 2011 while working for Clay Mohon Mowing in Hopkinsville, Kentucky in a bush hog incident.
Kentucky OSH investigated the incident and proposed a $2,800.00 penalty for one serious violation. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $2,400.00 for one serious violation. Inspection: 315549600 - Clay Mohon Mowing, Llc. |
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Michael Brad Stevenson, 36
Michael was fatally injured on the job in November 2012 while working for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in Rodanthe, North Carolina. He was fatally injured after his dump truck collided and caught fire with a stalled dump truck sitting along the side of the road.
No OSHA data 12/13/2013 ----- Well Brad loved his job. He worked for NC Department of Transportation for about 16 years as a heavy equipment operator. The accident happened in Rodanthe, NC on Hwy 12. The crews were working on removing sand off the highway from Hurricane Sandy and a nor'easter. The accident happened around 1am when "Brad" was driving a dump truck loaded with sand. There was a broken down dump truck sitting on the highway with no working lights "Brad" rear-ended it. Brad lived in Hertford NC. He was married and has three young children. Michelle says they were also coming up on their sixteenth wedding anniversary. "It's just a big empty hole in my soul," she said. "He was my soul mate. He was my life." |
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Donald G. Stodola, 67
Donald was fatally injured on the job in June 2009 while working for Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Stanton, NE. He was fatally injured when he was working in a confined space without the proper ventilation and lack of oxygen.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $507,000.00 penalty for nine serious violations and $70,000.00 one willful violation. In addition to the OSHA fine, the company plead guilty to violation of a criminal statute and was fined $100,000 and placed on probation for 2 years. The penalties and citations were not reduced. Inspection: 311467351 - Farmers Union Coop Supply Company Of Stanton |
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Jay Summers, 53
Jay Summers, 53 was fatally injured in July 2013 while working for Fairfield Contractors at the Perdue University Campus in Lafayette, Indiana. He was fatally injured when he was run over by a truck his supervisor was driving.
IOSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $11,000.00 penalty for six serious violations. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $7,200.00 for three serious violations and two other than serious violation. Inspection: 317025112 - Fairfield Contractors ----To see more about Jay |
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Steven Michael Swain, 27
Steven was fatally injured in December 2010 while working for AL Solutions in New Cumberland, West Virginia after an explosion.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $154,000.00 penalty for sixteen serious violations, one willful violation and one other than serious violation. In and informal settlement the Penalty was not reduced but the citations were reduced to 12 serious violations, one willful violation and one other than serious violation. Inspection: 313378242 - Al Solutions, Inc. This photo was sent in by his Mother, Cathy Majoris. ---The explosion, happened on Dec 9th actually threw him out of the building, but because they were not wearing fire resistant uniforms (which OSHA had already fined them for from a previous death) and the uniforms they were wearing were not chemically cleaned to remove all the zirconium and titanium fines from them it took approximately 5 minutes to put Steve out. He was life lighted to UPMC Mercy Burn Unit were he passed away on Dec 13th. |