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Worker Death at Wilshire Grand Tower in L.A. Ruled a Suicide by Coroner

March 23, 2016

The cause of death of an electrician who fell from the 53rd floor of the under- construction Wilshire Grand project in downtown Los Angeles has been ruled a suicide by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.

Trial to Start Over Deadly Texas Construction Accident

Lawsuit by family raises issues of construction worker safety and 100% tie off

Scott Van Voorhis

March 21, 2016

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The family of Jose Dario Suarez seeks damages from companies involved in the Baylor University project.

State Seeks Millions in U.S. Aid For Flint Drinking Water

Bruce Buckley

March 17, 2016

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EPA chief, governor and House members clash at Mar. 17 Congressional hearing on responsibility for massive lead contamination.

Mass Transit

D.C. Rail System Reopens After Electric Cables Are Repaired

Jim Parsons

Tom Ichniowski

March 17, 2016

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During systemwide shutdown ordered by WMATA chief, repairs made after inspectors found problems with cables and related equipment in 26 locations.

Cuomo: Tugboat Crew at Bridge Project Couldn't Adjust Course in Time

By the Associated Press

March 14, 2016

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The collision occurred near the scene of a 2013 boat crash that also involved a Tappan Zee Bridge construction barge.

Letter to Construction Workers: What Makes You Safe?

Richard Korman

March 10, 2016

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There's a lot of talk about aiming for zero and empowering workers to look out for themselves and others. Tell us what you think.

Best of the Best Small Project: Emergency Roof Stabilization, Tustin Hangar 1

Debra K. Rubin

March 9, 2016

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A partial collapse in 2013 of the wood roof of a 1940s-era blimp hangar on a former Marine Corps base in Tustin, Calif., damaged an experimental airship inside, say media reports.

Best of the Best Excellence in Safety: Columbia Energy Center Air Quality Control Retrofit

Thomas F. Armistead

March 9, 2016

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Wisconsin Power & Light Co.’s largest coal-fired power plant, Columbia Energy Center, with two subcritical units over 500 MW, was required to bring its air emissions into compliance with federal standards.

Unstable UK Power Structure May Halt Worker Recovery for Months

Peter Reina

March 7, 2016

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Authorities probe safe access into wreckage to find three presumed dead in the Feb. 23 fatal collapse; demolition firm had safely worked on other site structures.