Excavation Company Faces $254K Fine For Mennonite Man Killed In Franklin County Trench Collapse
A 20-year-old Maryland Mennonite construction worker was buried in a trench collapse in Pennsylvania after his employer failed to provide adequate protection against cave-ins, federal investigators say.
Dalen Daniel Martin, of Smithsburg, Maryland, was killed Thursday, April 2, while working at a construction site in Franklin County.
Six months later, the U.S. Department of Labor announced $254,884 in proposed penalties against Jonas David Wagoner, doing business as J.D. Wagoner Excavating, for workplace safety violations uncovered during its investigation.
The Occupational Safety and Heal…
Five Below Manager Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 19-Year-Old Employee In Bucks County Store
A Five Below manager pinned a 19-year-old employee against a stockroom wall, took away her phones and radio, and sexually assaulted her inside a Pennsylvania store before later telling her she could have said no, police said in court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Edward Alistar Eisenhard, 37, of Hellertown, is charged in connection with the Sunday, Sept. 27 assault at the Five Below at 741 Route 113 in the Souderton section of Hilltown Township, Bucks County, according to the criminal complaint.
The employee told Hilltown Township police she was working from 4:30 to …
Truck Mechanic Killed In Horrific Hicksville Workplace Accident: Police
A Long Island trucking worker was identified Thursday, Sept. 10 after being killed in a workplace accident Monday, Sept. 7, authorities said.
Eliseo Colatosti, 66, of Hicksville, was identified as the deceased man, the Nassau County Police Department said in an update.
Colatosti was working on a New York City garbage truck at Gabrielli Truck Sales and Service in Hicksville, according to News 12 Long Island.
The truck backed over Colatosti and killed him just before 3 p.m. Monday, Nassau County police said Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Nassau County police are investigating the incident but said "no c…
Gas Pump Explosion Sends Albany Firefighter To ICU, Cops And Family Say
A gas pump exploded at a public office in Albany on Tuesday, Aug. 4, sending two employees to the hospital, authorities said.
Wayne Brennan, a 62-year-old Albany firefighter, was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center for treatment of severe burn injuries, according to the Albany Police Department and his family.
He was treated at the hospital’s intensive care unit for second- and third-degree burns, according to his mother, Sharon Brennan.
The blast occurred around 3:15 p.m. at the Department of General Services headquarters at 1 Connors Boulevard, Albany police said. A 48-year-old DGS …
Man Killed Falling Into 6,000-Gallon Liquid Container: Linden PD
A 71-year-old Iselin man was killed after a large container fell on him in Linden Monday, Jan. 19, authorities said.
At 2 p.m., officers and firefighters responded to Park and Brunswick Avenues and found a 71-year-old man dead inside a bulk liquid container, Linden police said. The man was working on the property as a private subcontractor, police said.
Detectives believe that the man was on top of the container when he accidently fell inside while working, police said. At the time of the incident, the 6,000-gallon container was being filled with mineral oil, a highly refin…
Haddam Contractor Arrested After Lack of Workers’ Comp Leaves Taxpayers With $85K Bill: State
A Connecticut construction company owner has been arrested on charges tied to failing to have workers’ compensation coverage for his employees, leading to the state having to pick up the tab when a man was seriously injured on the job, authorities said.
Lou Milardo, 58, of Haddam, who owns Lou Milardo Builders, LLC and J&L Milardo, LLC, was arrested and charged with two counts of noncompliance with insurance requirements, the Office of the Chief State's Attorney said.
State law requires companies to carry workers’ compensation insurance for employees, which p…
Former USW President Leo W. Gerard Dies At 78; Labor Leaders Mourn His Loss
The labor movement lost a titan with the death of former United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard, the union announced on Monday, Sept. 22.
Gerard, who led the USW from 2001 to 2019, died on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the age of 78, according to the union.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis called Gerard “a giant” in a statement, noting the longtime labor leader never lost touch with the workers he represented.
“The labor movement has lost a giant – someone who had presidents on speed dial, but never lost touch with the workers he represented and fought for them tooth and nail,”…
