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Motorcyclist dies after hitting power line in Ionia County
A motorcyclist died after an Ionia County motorcycle crash in Berlin Township. Michigan law sets rules for contractor liability and wrongful death claims.
Richland farm worker killed during silage truck maintenance
A 34-year-old farm worker died during silage truck maintenance in Richland. Michigan law sets special rules for death benefits and third-party claims.
Road worker injured in Sanilac County SUV crash
A 59-year-old Standish road worker was injured when an SUV hit her on Wheeler Road near Sanilac Road in Moore Township on Sept. 28, 2026.
Amish teen dies after Sanilac County farm accident
A 16-year-old Amish boy died after a hay wagon overturned while he was baling hay in Sanilac County. Michigan State Police are investigating.
Grand Rapids construction worker killed by backing semi-truck
A 27-year-old flagging foreman died Sept. 22 after a backing semi-truck hit him during asphalt work near Front Avenue and Pearl Street in Grand Rapids.
Semi driver dies in US-12 work zone crash
A 75-year-old semi-truck driver died after a crash with a travel trailer stopped at a US-12 work zone signal in Mottville Township, Michigan.
Worker killed by railcar in Grand Rapids
A worker died after a railcar ran over him at a Grand Rapids rail yard on Sept. 21. The investigation remains open pending the medical examiner's findings.
Morley man seriously injured after tractor runs him over
A 74-year-old Morley man suffered serious injuries when a medical emergency caused him to fall from a tractor that ran him over in Deerfield Township.
Contract worker hospitalized after Ford Michigan Assembly Plant fire
A Ford contract worker was hospitalized with burns after a fire at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne. The cause remains under investigation.
Kaiser Aluminum worker dies in Kalamazoo workplace incident
A 43-year-old Kaiser Aluminum maintenance technician died in a Kalamazoo workplace incident Aug. 18. Michigan safety officials are investigating.
Consumers Energy lineman electrocuted in Shiawassee County
A 48-year-old Consumers Energy line worker was electrocuted while doing overhead electrical work in Henderson, the 30th fatality recorded by MIOSHA in 2026.
Three Michigan Road Workers Killed in 2026 as MDOT Renews Work-Zone Warning
Three Michigan road workers have died during the 2026 road-work season as MDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert in work zones.