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Investigation launched into death of worker at Government Center construction site

Casey Choung March 31, 2022
A construction worker died March 26 in an accident caused by a partial collapse of a crane near the Government Center.
Locals gather at the Massachusetts State House Friday afternoon to honor workers who have been killed or injured on the job. PHOTO BY GABRIELLE TURI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts workplace fatalities hit 10-year high, report shows

Shannon Larson April 30, 2017

In 2016, 70 workers in Massachusetts lost their lives in the workplace, with fatal injuries leading to 61 of the worker deaths in addition to nine firefighters who passed away from work-related diseases,...

Workers Memorial Day honors those killed during work

Daily Free Press Admin April 28, 2014

To honor workers who have been injured or killed on the job, over one hundred workers, union, government representatives and residents gathered in front of the Massachusetts State House on Monday. The...

Workers rights groups strive for safer workplaces after workplace death report

Daily Free Press Admin April 28, 2014

In anticipation of Workers Memorial Day celebrated Monday to honor those hurt and killed due to injuries in the workplace, a report titled “Dying for Work” was released Sunday about workplace...

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