Man killed after heavy machinery falls on him at Northwest El Paso construction site
A man in his mid-30s was killed at a construction site in Northwest El Paso after being struck by heavy machinery. Local police and OSHA are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the workplace fatality.
Why it matters
Workplace safety remains a critical issue in the construction industry, and this incident highlights the regulatory oversight provided by OSHA.
The Crime Against Persons unit is investigating the death of a man killed Wednesday morning at a construction site in Northwest El Paso. El Paso police officials confirmed that a person was killed in the incident on a construction site located on Paseo del Norte between Northern Pass Dr. and Canyon Wren Ave. around 10 a.m. EPPD Public Information Officers said heavy machinery fell on a man in his mid-30s. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) members were also at the scene conducting their own investigation. Medical examiners also arrived at the scene, followed by a tow truck that was used to move a construction vehicle.
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