This is an update of the May 1st post. The victim in the Danvers industrial accident that left one man with critical injuries has been identified as 42-year-old Anthony Lyon. Though Lyon was alive when emergency personnel arrived, he was critically injured and his condition continued to decline while awaiting…
A man was stabbed at the Friends of the Homeless shelter on Worthington Street. The female suspect fled the scene and is being pursued by Springfield police. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive his injuries which have been described as non-life-threatening. As of…
On Thursday morning, an 81-year-old man died from injuries he suffered after a tree fell on him in Rowley. The man was helping a neighbor to cut down the tree when it collapsed on him. The accident occurred on Main Street shortly after 11 am. Though he was transported to…
A motorcyclist in his 60s suffered severe injuries after colliding with a car on Range Road and was airlifted to Tufts Medical Center in Boston to receive treatment. Semi-conscious when police arrived, the victim complained of back and abdominal pain and a numbness in his legs. The accident occurred…
A pedestrian crash on Forest street injured two people. Needham DPW workers were filling potholes near the Wellesley line when they were struck by a car. The accident occurred around 1:45 pm. Both workers were transported to local hospitals where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The accident caused…
A construction worker suffered a severe arm injury and had to be removed from the scaffolding by Springfield firefighters. Firefighters arrived on the scene around 11:30 am to find the man several stories up and brought in machinery to lower him down. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital.…
January 2017 to March 1, 2018, saw an 11 year high in occupational death for the state of Massachusetts as more and more residents were injured and killed while on the job. According to a new report, construction work remains the most dangerous field, one that accounts for 33% of…
A man in his early 20s was shot Wednesday afternoon on a Washington Street. The shooting occurred near 45 Temple place on a busy stretch of pedestrian walkway. The suspect fled the scene and Boston police were still searching for him at the time of this posting. The victim…
Mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a building material made of mineral fibers. It is a strong, affordable, and fire-retardant material, making it ideal for use in insulation, ceilings, tiles, and many other products used in construction. Unfortunately, chronic exposure to asbestos…
May is motorcycle safety awareness month. This is a time to encourage riders to take necessary safety precautions and to let motorists know they need to share the road with other vehicles like motorcycles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites several statistics as evidence for the claim…