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Construction deaths highest across industries, HSE data shows

The number of fatalities in construction has risen by 55% since last year and is the highest of any industry according to HSE data.

Laing O'Rourke lifts the first roof truss into place at Everton's new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium (Image courtesy of Everton FC)

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Laing O’Rourke worker dies at new Everton stadium site

A 26-year-old worker from Laing O’Rourke died on Monday (14 August) following a serious acccident at the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium construction site.

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Balfour Beatty worker fatality at nuclear site

A Balfour Beatty worker has died following a serious incident at the Atomic Weapons Establishment Aldermaston site in Reading on 6 July.

Two workers assisting a third one who is on the floor injured. They are all wearing high-vis jackets.

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Construction deaths increase by more than 50% in a year

The construction sector recorded 45 fatal injuries during the last year, up from 29 the previous year total, the latest HSE data shows.