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Delivery Driver Killed in Drywall Accident at Florida Home Depot

A delivery driver was killed Sunday night when a load of construction materials fell on him at a Home Depot store in Florida, police said. News outlets report that a load of drywall struck 47-year-old Cyrenus Leroy Amon around 7:30 …

Officials Investigate Collapse of Atlanta Parking Deck that Injured 6 Workers

A section of concrete on a parking deck under construction in Atlanta partially collapsed on Friday, injuring six workers. Atlanta Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Glen Riley said firefighters cut out one worker trapped under debris with saws. Video from news …

Mississippi Plastics Manufacturer Could Face $159K Fine After Worker Loses Fingers

A federal workplace safety agency is fining a south Mississippi plastics manufacturer after an employee lost four fingers. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Wednesday that it’s citing Heritage Plastics for violations at its Picayune plant. The agency …

Massachusetts Brewing Company to Be Investigated After Man Burned

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the cause of a worker’s injuries at a Massachusetts brewing company. Fire officials say a man suffered serious burns at Trillium Brewing Company in Canton shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday. …