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Worker killed in construction accident in South Loop in Chicago, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Fri, 09/29/2017 - 8:53pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, October 23, 2015

Worker killed in South Loop construction accident

The accident happened in the 900-block of South State Street Friday morning while the worker was testing equipment involving air pressure, officials said. He was struck in the face and died on-scene.

Worker Dies In South Loop ConstructionAccident

CHICAGO (CBS) — A construction worker was killed in a job site accident Friday morning in the South Loop. The primary contractor at the work site is Walsh Construction, but it was unclear if the worker was an employee of Walsh or a subcontractor. The man was working on the fourth floor of a 50-story condominium project under construction in the 900 block of South Sate Street. The worker suffered massive head injuries, and was killed instantly. The Fire Department said the man was in the garage area, working with high-pressure air – perhaps a steam pipe – when a device malfunctioned, and exploded in his face.

Construction worker in Chicago killed in accident

The fire department says the man was working with high-pressure air when a device malfunctioned and exploded in his face, killing him instantly. The police department says the name of the 38-year-old man who died has not been released.

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Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics: 
Construction/Work Zone, Workplace and Industrial Accidents
Roadway: 
South State Street
City: 
Chicago, IL
County: 
Cook County, IL
Area: 
Chicago, IL

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