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NTSB Cites Design Errors in Fatal Bridge Collapse

November 15, 2018

The engineer of record, FIGG Bridge Engineers, is disputing the claims made in the NTSB's latest update on the ongoing investigation into the fatal bridge collapse that occurred at Florida International University.

Structural Failures

OSHA Fines Five Contractors in FIU Bridge Collapse

September 26, 2018

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed fines totaling $86,658 for five contractors involved with the Florida International University pedestrian-bridge project that suffered a catastrophic collapse on March 15, killing six.

Two Insurers Balk at Coverage for FIGG on Florida Collapse

Exclusions said to back position of Travelers, Phoenix on claims

Richard Korman

August 16, 2018

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One attorney estimates the total settlements for death and injury could top $90 million.

Construction Accidents

Lawsuit Claims Post-Tensioning Triggered Bridge Failure

An injured motorist's claim draws on visual evidence and NTSB statements

Richard Korman

March 23, 2018

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New theories may emerge that contest the causes of the tragedy

Construction Accidents

NTSB Joins Probe of Fatal Florida Bridge Collapse

Six are known dead, with at least eight vehicles trapped beneath the rubble

Jim Parsons

March 15, 2018

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State and local officials said Friday that the cables supporting the deck of the pedestrian bridge at Florida International University near Miami were being tightened after a stress test when the bridge collapsed over traffic on March 15, killing at least six people.

On the Scene: Transforming Turner Field; $10M Donation to FIU Engineering

May 2, 2017

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JE Dunn Construction gives the former Turner Field site a third life, and Moss & Associates makes a big donation to engineering education.

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