Construction Worker Killed by Steamroller in Bedford, N.H.

Overview

• A 67-year-old construction worker was injured by a steamroller at a residence on Maiden Lane and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, Bedford police said Monday.
• Bedford police notified the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and both agencies responded to the scene and have opened a joint investigation into the fatality.
• Officials have withheld the worker’s name and the identity of the construction company while investigators notify next of kin and gather facts.
• Authorities have not disclosed how the injury occurred or whether the worker was operating the steamroller, leaving key details about the accident unresolved.
• OSHA typically inspects workplace fatalities to check for safety violations and can issue citations or recommend legal action, and investigators will also examine known steamroller risks such as runovers and rollovers.