Last Thursday, a worker died after being overcome with fumes at a Western Pennsylvania treatment plant. The worker has been identified as 31 year old Jack Hogan III. He was working in a 30 foot hole at the Sewickley Borough wastewater treatment plant when he was hurt. Reports indicate that he radioed for help and tried to come out of the hole but was unable to do so.
Three other workers, who have not yet been identified, were also overcome by the fumes. They received medical treatment and are expected to recover from their injuries.
There is no word yet on what the fumes were or what caused them. OSHA is investigating this Pennsylvania workplace accident.
