Clearwater Construction Accident at Publix Site Claims One Life, Injures Another
Clearwater, FL – According to Clearwater Police, a construction accident occurred just before 5 p.m. on Monday, June 16, at the site of a new Publix Super Market under construction at 1295 S. Missouri Ave. Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to the scene at 4:55 p.m. after a scissor lift collapsed, seriously injuring two workers.
Based on a preliminary investigation, police say the collapse caused severe injuries to both men. Victor Hugo Martinez Gelves, 38, of Davenport, was transported to Morton Plant Hospital as a trauma alert, where he later died. The second worker, Gustavo Esmir Linarez Castillo, 43, of Orlando, was taken to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified and will investigate the incident. The investigation remains ongoing.
Eye in the Sky News extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.
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