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Oxygen Tanks Explode in Milwaukee Garbage Truck, Worker Hospitalized

City officials say compaction pressure from the truck’s packing blade detonated medical oxygen cylinders and police have opened an investigation.

Three Trench Collapses in Southeast Michigan Leave One Worker Dead and Two Hospitalized

Worker Killed, Another Injured in Chairlift Maintenance Fall at Mt. Hood Skibowl

Tempe Tree Trimmer Dies After Palm Fronds Collapse During Job

Tree Trimmer Dies After 35-Foot Fall Onto Iron Fence in Canoga Park

Worker in His 60s Killed in Machinery Incident at Bourne Cranberry Bog

Tree Trimmer, 48, Found Dead in Beverlywood Near High-Voltage Lines

Semi-Truck Hits Bucket Truck, Leaves DOTD Worker Dangling Over Road