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Wall Collapse Injures Two at Duxbury Construction Site

Federal safety officials have been notified to inspect the scene and a formal investigation is expected.

Overview

  • A structural wall fell at a building under construction on Red Hawk Lane in Duxbury, injuring two workers.
  • The two injured workers were driven to a parking lot in nearby Kingston, where they called for help and were later taken to hospitals by ambulance.
  • The Duxbury and Kingston fire departments provided initial on-scene details and coordinated emergency medical response.
  • The Duxbury Fire Department notified the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which is expected to inspect the site and investigate jobsite conditions and causes.
  • Hospitals and investigators have not released the workers’ conditions, and findings from the OSHA review could lead to citations or corrective actions at the project.