Worker killed in Norwood street sweeper accident

July 6, 2011   Leave a Comment  

Boston.com reports a 58-year-old Norwood street sweeper driver was killed Monday after he became trapped in the machine. The man, Patrick J. MacDonald of Penacook, N.H., was trying to repair the hopper part of the street sweeper when he became trapped and fatally injured. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating this as an [...]

Worker killed in elevator accident

March 13, 2009   4 Comments  

An employee of the State Garden produce market in Chelsea was killed Friday when an elevator fell on him. The 35-year-old was working in the elevator shaft when rigging meant to keep the elevator in place apparently gave way and crushed him at about 4 p.m. Police do not expect foul play, but state police [...]