A lady drove her car into an excavation hole that was not even marked. This caused about $2,500 worth of damage to her car. The driver has not gotten any restitution for the incident. … [Read more...] about Responsible or Not?
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Kansas Work Zone Safety
Summertime in Kansas is not much different than in other states. This summer at a location on Kansas u.S. Highway 50, nine deaths occurred in three crashes over 60 days. As the road construction … [Read more...] about Kansas Work Zone Safety
Hispanic Flagger Dies After Being Run Over by a Dump Truck – North Carolina
On June 29, 2004, a 34-year-old Hispanic flagger (the victim) died after being run over by a partially-filled dump truck. The incident occurred in North Carolina. The victim was a member of a … [Read more...] about Hispanic Flagger Dies After Being Run Over by a Dump Truck – North Carolina
Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Kentucky: Traffic Technician Dies From Fall While Changing Traffic Signal Bulb
On Monday, March 31, 2003, a 39-year-old male (decedent) highway traffic technician, working alone, received fatal head injuries after falling out of the bucket of an aerial boom truck. Injuries … [Read more...] about Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Kentucky: Traffic Technician Dies From Fall While Changing Traffic Signal Bulb
Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Nebraska: Hispanic Carpenter Killed When Struck by Piece of Concrete that Fell From Rigging Device During Hoist in Highway Work Zone
A 51-year-old Hispanic male carpenter was killed when struck by a 2000 pound piece of pre-cast concrete that broke loose and fell while being hoisted above him. The victim was part of a seven-person … [Read more...] about Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Nebraska: Hispanic Carpenter Killed When Struck by Piece of Concrete that Fell From Rigging Device During Hoist in Highway Work Zone
Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Oklahoma: Hispanic Laborer Died After Being Struck by a Vehicle in a Roadway Work Zone
A 23-year-old Hispanic utility contracting company worker died on December 30, 2003 from head injuries he received after being struck by a vehicle in a roadway work zone. He and a co-worker were … [Read more...] about Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Oklahoma: Hispanic Laborer Died After Being Struck by a Vehicle in a Roadway Work Zone