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.
~ 11/18/1974-9/28/2010 ~
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David James Taylor, 44
David was fatally injured in September 2010 while working at Bryan Zehr Logging in Redfield , New York after he was pinned between two felled logs.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $11,550.00 penalty for seven serious violation and one other than serious violation. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $2,000.00 for three serious violations and one other than serious violation. Inspection: 314347287 - Bryan Zehr Logging |
~ 3/28/1969-2/3/2017 ~
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Donald R. "Don" Tentler, 47
Donald was fatally injured in February 2017 while working for Identity Services in Geneva, Illinois. He was fatally injured after being pinned by a lifting device while installing a sign on a bell tower at the shopping center and suffocated. He was a proud member of the IBEW Union Local #701
IDOL currently has no information available. To see more on: Donald |
~ 6/16/1990-6/1/2015 ~
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Cody Ryan Thorp, 24
Cody was fatally injured in June 2015 while working at ThorSports Farm in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was fatally injured after he was pinned beneath a Polaris ATV.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $4,000.00 penalty for one serious violation. The penalty or violation was not reduced. Inspection: 1067410.015 - Thorsport Inc To see more on: Cody |
~ 9/29/1986-3/31/2020 ~
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Israel Tolentino Jr. "Izzy/Nudge", 33
Israel became ill on the job in March 2020 while working for Passaic Fire Department (FMBA Local 13) in Passaic, NJ. He is believed to have contracted the COVID-19 virus while at work.
This is not in OSHA's jurisdiction. --Dad to two beautiful children who were his pride and joy. Ailani and Israel. To see more on: Israel |
~ 3/28/1969-9/18/2013 ~
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Douglas Tout, 44Douglas was fatally injured on the job in September 2013 while working for Joel Cornelius Enterprises in Harrison, Ohio. He was fatally injured after he fell off a roof and passed away the next day.
Federal OSHA investigated the incident and proposed a $8,400.00 penalty for one repeat violation. In an informal settlement the penalty was reduced to $6,000.00 for one repeat violation. This case is closed. Inspection: 941667.015 - Joel Cornelius Enterprises, Inc. To see more on: Douglas |
~ 3/15/1950-7/4/2004 ~
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Randy Tribitt, 54
Randy was fatally injured in July 2004 while working at Little Britches Rodeo/Buffington Rodeo Co. in Hillman, Minnesota. He was fatally injured when he was crushed while saving a 13 yr. old.
--- "NO MAN STANDS SO TALL AS WHEN HE STOOPS TO HELP A CHILD” This is a photo of my husband, Randy Tribitt, who died assisting a young bronc rider to safety at a Little Britches Rodeo in Elk River, MN on July 4, 2004. The bronc turned and crashed into them, causing Randy and his horse to crash into the arena ground. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The 13-year old bronc rider was uninjured. Randy was a volunteer pick-up man for the Buffington Rodeo Co. Randy has always been my hero. He was a true friend and soul mate. He made me laugh and taught me love. He is a true cowboy. I love him and miss him so much. ~Diane. To see more on: Randy |
~ 6/27/1992-6/21/2019 ~
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Zachary Ross Trotter, 26
Zachary was fatally injured in June 2019 while he was working for Bruce Incorporated (Culligan Water) in Seymour, Indiana. He was fatally injured due to a car accident while driving a delivery van.
Inspection: 1416299.015 - 110017 - Bruce Incorporated ---Zach was killed in a car accident the morning of June 21 while driving his route for Culligan. Zach had an infectious smile and a hilarious personality. We miss him every minute of every day. To see more on: Zachary |
~ 12/22/1968-6/11/2012 ~
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Thomas Turner, 44Thomas was fatally injured in June 2012 while he was working for VTC/Vegas Tunner Constructors, operated by Impregio Int. in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was fatally injured after a pressurized blast of grout, mud and fist-sized rocks struck him.
Inspection: 316003078 - Vegas Tunnel Constructors ----Thomas Turner was killed on 6/11/2012 while working in the Lake Mead tunnel (VTC / Vegas tunnel constructors) operated by Impregio int. A segment Thomas was working on exploded because of ground pressure and improper inspection of the segment bolts along with several safety issues that were over looked by the inspectors for the Lake Mead intake tunnel. There had been several complaints by him and fellow work for weeks prior leading up to his death. Our other brother Paul still works in the same tunnel. Right now the union works are still not feeling safe about the tunnel and many safety issues still exist and are not being addressed. Several people have walked off and refused to return, they all say its a matter of time before the ground gives way and more miners are killed. To see more on: Thomas |
~ 10/21/1973-4/15/2013 ~
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Kevin Douglas Turpin, 39
Kevin was fatally injured on the job in April, 2013 while working for Brandon McIntosh (dba) in Richmond, Kentucky. Kevin was fatally injured after he was struck by a tree. Brandon Lamb Mcintosh was not licensed or insured.
Kentucky OSH Inspection is still open Inspection: 316916469 - Brandon Lamb Mcintosh Dba Brandon Lamb Mcintosh ----My Son, My Life, My Breath Kevin was a gently and loving son. He was dedicated and loyal to those he believed in. If Kevin thought you needed the shirt off his back more than he did, you would have it. Kevin was funny, loved music and animals. He tried to find humor in all the bad things that happened in his life. Kevin had crossed paths with many people some good, some bad, and through his short 39 years he had more pain than anyone that age should endure. But Kevin was strong willed (just like his mom) determined to get up and shake the dust off and go on. Kevin was a hard worker and no matter how big or small the job was he put total pride in each and every step seeing it through to the finish. Kevin was finally at a point in his life that changing was important, he would call me up and say mom, I prayed about this today. I would be so proud and let him know prayer works and to keep praying. To see more on: Kevin |