Roadside Service Technician Fatally Struck on I-696
A 19-year-old roadside service technician was fatally struck on the shoulder of eastbound I-696 near Mound Road while responding to a disabled vehicle. Despite deployed warning devices, a swerving vehicle struck the technician. This marks Michigan’s seventh workplace fatality of 2026.
Warren Industrial Accident Leaves Worker Badly Burned
A 64-year-old worker sustained serious second-degree burns during maintenance on heavy machinery on Ryan Road. The Warren Fire Department stressed the importance of proper PPE for all industrial maintenance.
Tragic Car Hauler Accident in Eastpointe
A Missouri business owner was fatally pinned when a vehicle door struck a hydraulic lever during unloading. MIOSHA highlights the critical need for lockout/tagout procedures on hydraulic systems.
Fatal Accident Aboard Tugboat ‘Undaunted’ in Ludington
Mark Allen, a maintenance worker from Traverse City, died while servicing a CO2 fire suppression system. The system unexpectedly discharged in a confined space. Jurisdiction for investigation has been transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard and OSHA.
February 6, 2026
Flint Scrap Yard Worker Crushed in Heavy Machinery Accident
A 53-year-old contract laborer died at RJ Industrial Recycling near Flint when a front-end loader was misused as an improvised lifting platform. The victim was fatally crushed between the excavator arm and the loader bucket. MIOSHA emphasizes that loader buckets are strictly prohibited for personnel lifting.
Disclaimer: The work injury summaries provided above are for informational purposes based on public news records available for Michigan (MI). The information provided is gathered from public news sources. It does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal guidance regarding an incident, please consult with a qualified professional.
