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This $1B federal lab project has been on hold since a worker’s fall in May

Construction Dive

An ironworker plunged approximately 23 feet at Fermilab’s accelerator project near Chicago, sustaining serious injuries including head trauma.

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Drill Rig Collapses at Chicago Transit Authority Red/Purple Line Site, No Injuries Reported

ENR Construction

A 100-ton hydraulic drill rig tipped over onto the street at the site of the Chicago Transit Authority's $2.1-billion No injuries were reported and the cause of the incident is being investigated. billion Red/Purple line project.

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Scaffold Fall Kills Worker and Injures Another on Chicago Medical Project

ENR Construction

David O’Donnell, 27, died in June 6 Chicago project accident, while Samantha Ruvolo Deschenes, 33, suffered fatal injuries May 30 in forklift rollover at a Portland, Ore., school construction site.

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OSHA Fines Contractor Following Forklift Injury

Construction Equipment

OSHA has cited Global Experience Specialists, a Las Vegas-based tradeshow and exposition contractor, for safety violations following a September 2012 forklift incident that injured a worker at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.

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OSHA Partners with Chicago Workers on University Project

Construction Equipment

Department of Labor''s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established a strategic partnership with the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters and W.E. to reduce workers'' exposure to hazards and the likelihood of serious injuries on the University of Chicago William Eckert Research Center Project.

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5 Signs Your Shopping Center Construction Contractor is Costing You Business

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Nothing scares customers away faster than the thought of potential injury. Sloppy site – Is a construction safety plan in place and is the site clean? Sure the site is under construction, but are there clear paths free of debris and equipment?

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Clayco Wins Three National Safety Awards for Outstanding On-the-Job Safety Record

Construction Superintendent Magazine

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Clayco Inc. The awards recognize Clayco''s dedication to ensuring all people working on job sites go home injury free, and demonstrate their commitment to a culture that promotes safety. has raised the bar on worker safety by recently receiving three awards from the National Safety Council. frontpage'

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