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government center construction collapse accident

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.
Construction site of the Center for Computing and Data Sciences

City councilors discuss safety of construction sites in Boston

Cici Yu September 22, 2021
City Councilors discussed construction site safety for workers and residents at a virtual hearing.
An employee carrying a ladder up the first floor escalator in Warren Towers damaged the ceiling, which has been temporarily patched up. LUWA YIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Hole in Warren Towers ceiling result of accident

Melissa Ellin February 12, 2020
A ladder damaged the ceiling on the landing of the first upward-moving escalator in Warren Towers after an accident on Feb. 6 at 7:15 a.m., according to officials.
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,...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Bernie Sanders speak at a rally for Our Revolution Massachusetts Friday night at the Orpheum Theatre. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Sanders, Warren call for party unification to resist Trump

Laney Ruckstuhl April 2, 2017

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Ma.) delivered a clear message to a roaring crowd of more than 1,600 people on Friday night at a rally at the Orpheum Theater.“We’ve got to be...

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...

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