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A construction worker was rescued after a serious accident at a Boston construction site, prompting city officials to halt all work at the location. The worker, who required hospitalization, was injured while handling materials. First responders faced challenges in extracting him due to unsafe conditions. OSHA has been notified, and a stop-work order has been issued due to safety protocol violations. A meeting will address safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
Boston – A construction worker was rescued after an accident at a construction site on Tuesday, prompting city officials to order a halt to all work at the location. The incident occurred at 11:28 a.m. at the site located at 575 Albany Street. First responders for Boston arrived at the scene to assist the injured worker, who suffered injuries that required hospitalization.
Firefighters faced challenges in safely extracting the worker from a third-floor window due to the building’s interior being completely gutted, with only temporary stairs in place. Rescuers used a ladder and basket to lower the worker to the ground, where he was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital. Reports indicate that he was conscious and alert during transport, although he may have lost consciousness following the injury.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the workers were handling construction materials when the accident occurred. A laboratory employee nearby reported that exterior scaffolding had been installed at the site the previous week. Fire officials suspect that a stack of staging frames may have shifted and struck the worker, leading to the injuries. Contrarily, the construction company’s owner suggested that the worker slipped and fell, hitting his head in the process.
In the wake of this incident, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified, and the city’s Department of Inspectional Services issued a stop-work order citing major life safety and OSHA regulations violations. Notably, officials reported that no qualified supervisor was present at the site during the time of the incident, raising concerns about the management of safety protocols.
A meeting has been scheduled for Thursday morning involving the contractor and relevant parties to discuss necessary safety protocols and to present detailed safety plans. An engineer’s affidavit regarding the existing conditions at the site will also be required. This step is aimed at ensuring that similar incidents do not occur in the future.
Witnesses at the scene observed that during the rescue operation, the injured worker attempted to communicate. However, his injuries limited his ability to do so effectively. Deputy Chief Martin McCormack from the Boston Fire Department stated that visual indications suggest the worker may have been struck by shifting scaffolding in the moments leading to his fall.
According to the contractor’s account, the worker was reportedly lifting framing components when he lost his footing inside the building. Emergency responders utilized a backboard for transport due to the nature of the injuries sustained. Currently, the worker remains under concussion protocol as part of his recovery process.
The Boston Fire Department’s construction safety unit is actively engaged at the site as part of the ongoing investigation, collaborating with OSHA and building inspectors to assess the conditions and safety measures in place. The situation remains under review, and updates are anticipated as more information emerges regarding the incident and the investigations surrounding it.
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- Boston 25 News
- Wikipedia: Construction Safety
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- Google Search: Boston construction worker injury
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- Google Search: Construction site accidents
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- Google Scholar: Construction site safety protocols
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