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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.
Grand Rapids worker hospitalized after detached garage collapses during dismantling
A worker was hospitalized after a detached garage collapsed during dismantling in Grand Rapids. Learn about Michigan workplace injury claims.
Two MDOT Workers Killed in Ingham County Work Zone Crash on US-127
wo MDOT workers from Mason were killed after being struck by an SUV in a work zone on northbound US-127 near Holt Road in Ingham County.
Michigan Work-Zone Deaths Hit 25 Before Awareness Week Begins
Michigan recorded more than 6,000 work-zone crashes and 25 deaths in 2025, highlighting injury rights during National Work Zone Awareness Week.