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Boston officials have paused construction activities following a serious injury to a worker at a site on Albany Street. The incident, which occurred on the third floor, involved complications during the rescue operation as firefighters navigated stripped-down interior conditions. Initial reports indicate potential safety violations related to scaffolding. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified, and a stop-work order was issued due to the lack of a qualified supervisor on-site. A meeting for safety protocol discussions is scheduled soon, as investigations continue.
Boston officials have halted construction work at a site following a serious incident in which a worker was injured and subsequently hospitalized on Tuesday. The accident occurred at 11:28 a.m. at a construction site located at 575 Albany Street, prompting a swift response from Boston’s first responders.
Emergency personnel were dispatched to assist the injured construction worker, who was found on the third floor of the building. Firefighters faced challenges in the rescue operation as the building’s interior had been stripped down, leaving only temporary stairs. In order to safely extricate the worker, they used a ladder and basket to lift him out of a third-floor window. After being rescued, the worker was lowered to the ground and transported to a nearby hospital. Reports indicate that he was conscious and alert during transport.
According to a nearby laboratory employee, scaffolding had been installed on the exterior of the building just the previous week. Fire officials suspect that a stack of staging frames may have shifted, potentially striking the worker during the incident. However, the owner of the construction company contends that the worker slipped and fell, hitting his head as he lifted framing components at the site.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified about the incident, and Boston’s Inspectional Services has issued a stop-work order due to significant violations concerning life safety and OSHA regulations at the site. Notably, officials pointed out that no qualified supervisor was present during the time of the accident.
A meeting is set for Thursday morning with the contractor and relevant parties to discuss safety protocols. During this meeting, they are expected to submit detailed safety plans along with an engineer’s affidavit regarding existing conditions at the site. Investigation teams from OSHA and building inspectors, along with the Boston Fire Department’s construction safety unit, are currently on-site as part of the ongoing investigation.
Witnesses reported that the injured worker attempted to communicate during his rescue, although his injuries hindered his ability to do so. Deputy Chief Martin McCormack from the Boston Fire Department provided insight into the situation, suggesting that the worker may have lost consciousness after being struck by the shifting scaffolding. The worker is now under concussion protocol as part of his medical care following the incident.
This incident adds to concerns regarding construction site safety in Boston, highlighting the importance of having qualified supervisors on-site and adhering to safety regulations. The story is still developing, with officials providing updates as the investigation continues.
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- Boston 25 News
- Wikipedia: Construction Safety
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- Google Search: Boston construction worker injury
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