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OSHA Investigating Fatal Fall From Cherry-Picker At Philly Construction Site, Official Says OSHA Investigating Fatal Fall From Cherry-Picker At Philly Construction Site, Official Says
Osha Investigating Fatal Fall From Cherry-Picker At Philly Construction Site, Official Says The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is investigating the Friday, Sept. 6 fatal fall of a  47-year-old man from a cherry-picker crane that toppled over and crushed a utility work van in West Philadelphia, authorities said. "I can confirm that OSHA is investigating this incident," Leni Fortson, regional director of public affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor, said on Monday, Sept. 9. Two other workers were left in critical condition from the two-story fall shortly before 1 p.m. at a construction site on the 4400 block of Moravian Street near 44th and 45t…

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by Jon Craig
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Man Dead, 2 Critical After Falling From Cherry-Picker At Philly Construction Site: Police Man Dead, 2 Critical After Falling From Cherry-Picker At Philly Construction Site: Police
Man Dead, 2 Critical After Falling From Cherry-Picker At Philly Construction Site: Police A 47-year-old man was killed and two other men were in critical condition after falling two stories from a cherry-picker truck Friday afternoon, Sept. 6 in Philadelphia, authorities said. The incident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. at a construction site on the 4400 block of Moravian Court, Philadelphia police said. Medic 9 and Medic 41 transported two of the men to Peen Presbyterian Medical Center, both of whom were placed in critical condition, One of the men was pronounced dead at 12:59 p.m., police said. Medic 41 also transported a third man to Lankenau Hospital, where "he re…

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by Jon Craig
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Boy, 14, Suffers Brain Injury While Struck Riding Scooter Home From Pool In Delco, Family Says Boy, 14, Suffers Brain Injury While Struck Riding Scooter Home From Pool In Delco, Family Says
Boy, 14, Suffers Brain Injury While Struck Riding Scooter Home From Pool In Delco, Family Says Friday, July 26 was shaping up to be a usual day for Michael McCullough. He had spent the day at the pool and was riding home in Marple Township. Just before 7 p.m., when took a turn for the worst: The 14-year-old was struck by a southbound vehicle while crossing Sproul and Lawrence roads, police said. Officers found him in the roadway and he was rushed to Lankenau Hospital. The boy's parents were notified and the driver of the striking vehicle remained on the scene, fully cooperative with officers, they said. Meanwhile, Michael has since been transferred to the CHOP ICU, accor…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Juvenile' Hit By Car In Broomall: Police 'Juvenile' Hit By Car In Broomall: Police
'Juvenile' Hit By Car In Broomall: Police A juvenile victim was hospitalized after being hit by a car on Friday night, July 26, according to Marple police.  The victim was struck by a southbound vehicle while crossing Sproul Road near Lawrence Road in Broomall around 7 p.m., authorities said in a release. They were taken to Lankenau Hospital while the driver remained on the scene and cooperated with investigators, police wrote.  Marple police and the Delaware County Crash Investigation Team continue to investigate. 

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by Mac Bullock
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Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Killed In Philadelphia: Police Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Killed In Philadelphia: Police
Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Killed In Philadelphia: Police Three people are dead after nine people were at a party in Philadelphia on Sunday morning, July 21, PPD Homicide Unit announced later that day.  Multiple shooters are sought following the nonuple shooting in the 1200 block of North Alden Street around 2 a.m., police explained in the release.  Officers learned of the shooting within 2 minutes, responding to a report of a person with a gun and a report of a shooting on Alden Street. They arrived to find the nine victims. Their conditions are as follows: A 33-year-old Black man was pronounced deceased on scene by Medics at at 2:1…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Two Fighting Dogs Shot, Killed By Police In West Philadelphia: Authorities Two Fighting Dogs Shot, Killed By Police In West Philadelphia: Authorities
Two Fighting Dogs Shot, Killed By Police In West Philadelphia: Authorities A police officer fatally shot two dogs after they attacked a woman in West Philadelphia on Wednesday morning, June 5, officials say.  According to PPD, a 57-year-old man was calling for help when a stray dog attacked his pet on his porch on the 1500 block of North 57th Street.  An 18-year-old woman intervened using mace and the pit bulls were separated, but the 57-year-old's other dog ran out from the home and attacked the woman, police said.  She was bitten on her arm and ankle before fleeing, authorities continued.  "(A)ll three dogs turned on each other" and were fi…

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by Mac Bullock