Safety

Illinois Tollway Worker Dies, Two Others Injured in May 30 Vehicle Crash

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:38:00 -0400

Workers performing pothole repairs were struck by an SUV early in the morning on Interstate 294 near Des Plaines, Ill.

Clayco Tackles ‘Burnout’ as Jobsite Safety Risk in New Initiative

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:10:39 -0400

Contractor aims to address “systemic issues that will help improve psychological safety overall,” says Dan Lester, its vice president of field culture and inclusion.

More Repair Set for LaGuardia Airport Runway-Area Sinkhole That Has Delayed Flights

jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice) — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:32:26 -0400

Runway 4-22 would be kept closed until the morning of May 23, officials said.

Report Highlights Jobsite Heat Risks as OSHA Extends Guidelines Another Five Years

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:37:23 -0400

"Emphasis program" for outdoor and indoor heat hazards in effect now until 2031, but advocates warn of reduced workplace safety enforcement by Trump administration.

'Drywall Isn't Light': Peter Lupo on Safety Management at Standard Drywall

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

What are the special hazards associated with wall and ceiling work?

Illinois Woman Paralyzed in Roadwork-related Crash Receives $60M Settlement

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:31:53 -0400

Paving contractor elected to settle case but disputes the plaintiff's version of events, calling the award a 'nuclear' settlement.

Two Arrested After 438 lbs of Explosives Stolen from Louisville Job Site

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:48:03 -0400

The explosives were stolen from a construction site where land is being cleared for a townhouse complex.

Construction Worker Dies in Fall at $300M Wichita Biomedical Campus Jobsite

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:54:06 -0400

David Rodriguez, 45, who was employed by Midwest Drywall, died Mar. 30 after falling about 60 ft from scaffolding on the downtown project, with investigations of the accident underway.

Ohio Contractor Offers $100K Reward for Information After Fatal Work Zone Crash

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:03:43 -0400

A 25-year-old employee of Kokosing Construction was killed in a hit-and-run crash last month in Columbus.

Suffolk, Other Contractors Adopt Video Safety Review Platform Arrowsight

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Arrowsight and Oracle AI are applying big data and artificial intelligence to construction site safety.

Injured Ironworker Settles Construction Fall Case at Fermilab for $40M

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:24:44 -0500

Ironworker sustained multiple traumatic injuries in a fall from concrete forms while working at a $978-million Fermi Lab project in Illinois.

Parking Garage Partially Collapses in Dearborn, Mich., Trapping One

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:05:55 -0500

An assistant fire chief says its a "miracle" that a 19-year-old man, who was rescued from a partially collapsed parking garage in Dearborn, Mich., was not injured.

R.I. Bridge Demolition Completed as Closure Controversy Continues

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:02:33 -0500

The team for the Washington Bridge in Providence, R.I. has been performing design, soil sampling, geographic surveys, permit applications and ordering of materials over the past several months.

Report: 2023 NYC Crane Fire and Collapse Caused by Failed Hydraulic Hose

jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice) — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:32:15 -0500

City officials cited equipment failure as the inciting incident that sent a tower crane's boom crashing to a city street in July 2023.

Murder of Welder Amber Czech, 20, Sparks Urgent Call to Better Protect Women at Worksites

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:29:00 -0500

Minnesota tradeswoman was bludgeoned at her equipment and systems manufacturing facility workplace by a male co-worker who allegedly told police he disliked her.

AtkinsRéalis Pilots New PPE Head Protection Design Across UK Jobsites

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:17:15 -0400

The hard hat design allows for fit adjustments to accommodate a wider range of hair types and some religious headwear.

What Makes a Safe Ready-Mixed Concrete Truck Driver?

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0400

How to get buy-in from drivers on cameras and telematics.

Utility Worker Dies After Being Struck by Excavator at Michigan Road Project

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:47:02 -0400

A 23-year-old construction worker has died after being struck by an excavator while working on a $45-million MDOT project in Brighton, Mich.

Four Convicted in Fire That Caused $10M in Damage to Ohio's Daniel Beard Bridge

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:00:32 -0400

Four people have been sentenced in connection with a deliberately set fire that caused $10 million in damage to the Daniel Beard Bridge connecting Ohio and Kentucky.

700+ NE Building Trades, Employers Join Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis Stand Down

jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice) — Wed, 07 May 2025 14:50:00 -0400

The BTEA Northeast event coincided with National Mental Health Awareness Month in May.

UPDATE: Three Killed in Fall Accident on Bechtel Port Arthur LNG Project

Thu, 01 May 2025 12:18:07 -0400

The contractor has partially resumed work at the estimated $13B Texas export terminal project as multiple probes, including its own, continue.

Where Safety and Mental Health Meet on Construction Projects

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:45:00 -0400

What happens when there's reasonable suspicion of a safety problem or risk?

Report Raises Concerns Over Surge in Hispanic Construction Worker Fatalities

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:05 -0500

The industry's percentage of Hispanic construction workers increased from 16.5% in 2000 to 34% in 2023, with drywall installation, roofing and painting among the highest representations.

$2B Waldorf Astoria Renovation in NYC Resumes After Jobsite Fatality

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:27:06 -0500

Work has resumed nearly a week after a craftworker fell to his death on the Suffolk Construction-led project.

Schooling Student Engineers in Safety Science at the New Jersey Institute of Technology

tuchmanj@enr.com (Janice L. Tuchman) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:42:31 -0500

The class is part of a widening recognition of the importance of more closely aligning design engineering with construction jobsite safety.

ENR Mountain States Names Excellence in Safety and Sustainability Winners

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:44:36 -0400

Five projects awarded for Excellence in Safety and Excellence in Sustainability

Family of Texas Cyclist Killed by Project Material Fall Sues for Negligence

kormanr@enr.com (Richard Korman) — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:29:24 -0400

Developer and contractor team on a University of Texas housing project are liable in March 2 death of cyclist Michael Delgado, 29, the state suit claims.

Washington Is Third State to Move Toward New Wildfire Smoke Exposure Rules

Wed, 31 May 2023 10:17:06 -0400

As wildfires become more common across the West Coast, states are enacting protections for outdoor workers likely to be exposed to smoke.

Safety Firm Sold Fake Construction Training Cards, NYC DA Charges

Tue, 30 May 2023 18:31:16 -0400

Undercover agents exchanged cash for Brooklyn firm's falsely certified documents, Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg charges.

Loose Barges on Ohio River Crash Into McAlpine Locks and Dam

manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:10:04 -0400

One barge has been removed and two remain pinned against the structure at the approach to the McAlpine Locks and Dam in Louisville, Ky.