Minneapolis, MN: A light rail construction worker was injured Tuesday after the forklife he was operating tipped over on a sandy burm and trapped his right leg. Although the inside cab of the fork lift is lined with a heavy cage, some reports said the door may have been open when the overturn occurred, resulting in the man partially falling out. He was pinned under the machine for approximately ten minutes. Read more>>
Benwood, W.Va: A mine worker died from injuries to his leg sustained in the shop area of the CONSOL Energy-owned mine. A spokeswoman says CONSOL is working closely with state and federal mine safety officials to determine the incident's cause, and that the mine will be closed until further information is gathered. Read more>>