WILLISTON, N.D. – A construction worker who died here Tuesday was crushed by roof trusses that let loose as workers unloaded them from a trailer, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Friday.
The worker, identified by OSHA as 23-year-old Brandon Woodard of Abbeville, Miss., cut a metal band holding the trusses together before they collapsed on top of him, said Eric Brooks, assistant director for the Bismarck Area OSHA Office.
The man worked for R&J Building Contractors of Branson, Mo., Brooks said.
The incident happened shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday at the construction site of Weatherford Lodge on 133rd Drive Northwest, an area that was recently annexed into Williston, said Williston Police Detective Cory Collings.
The death was reported to OSHA Wednesday morning, Brooks said. The investigation is ongoing.
This “construction worker” was my fiance and the father of my children and it doesnt seem like your doing much to come across as caring or sympathetic at all. He was more than just another worker there, he had gone across the country to try to work and provide for our family because there was nothing here. Just because he was out in the middle of nowhere does not mean that his death didnt matter or that he was just another worker involved in some accident. This may not have been anyones fault, but i do believe that more could have been done to prevent this from happening. This work should not have been done in the dark, it should not have been done by only two men, and it should not have ended in his death.
You are certainly right he should not have been unloading so late , nor with just two in his crew , There should be someone there , such as more crew members, to avoid serious injuries such as this from happening .My sincerest sympathys go out to you. (Some of These people have no clue what it is to struggle across the state hun ) nor have they ever been in your (our ) situation so they apply they’re wording unsimpatheticly. I do not know you, nor you I ,however I am very sorry for your loss and, If you should need anything for yourself or children please inform me At goldenheart226@yahoo.com.
Rachel
Thank you so much.
I am Brandon woodards mother, I would like to know why I never got a phone call from anyone. Finding out that my son was killed in an accident at work, was devistating. I still a month later have not recieved a phone call, a letter or anything from anyone. Explaing anything about my son. How can an employer work anyone at nite, long hours, no safety or any supervisors around. This tragic event shouldnt of ever happend. I loved my son with all of my heart and soul, and to be taken like this, with his employers not even caring enough to call or contact the mans parents. I want some explanations on what happened to my son. My email is kimberlyboyette68@yahoo.com my number is 662-209-6236.
I hope that this company will complete a good investgation as to why and how this happened, the family, friends and loved ones need answers…please provide them comfort and prayer in there needing times. Miles away but there for you all! My prayers for you all! Randell Hood