Worker Killed on the Job in Bucks County, PA

A 26-year-old worker lost his life in an industrial accident at the Kinder Morgan facility in Morrisville on the morning of December 10, according to Falls Township Police.

According to news reports, the employee of Kinder Morgan suffered fatal injuries at approximately 1:15 a.m. while working to excavate sugar from a docked ship at the South Port Road facility. Police reports indicate a digging bucket struck the worker during the operation.

Emergency personnel responded immediately to the scene. The Bucks County Coroner pronounced the worker dead shortly after arrival.

The Falls Township Police Department has launched an investigation into the incident. Local emergency responders, including fire departments, assisted with operations at the scene while authorities established traffic control measures in the surrounding area.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the incident.

Workplace Safety in Bucks County, PA

This incident highlights ongoing concerns about industrial safety in Pennsylvania. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, private industry employers reported 123,400 workplace injuries and illnesses and 183 fatal work injuries in the Keystone State in 2022. Many of the jobs that resulted in illness or injuries included transportation, utilities, health services, and education.

Families who lost a loved one in a workplace incident do have the option to file for workers’ compensation death benefits. Workers compensation benefits will provide financial support to the dependents of the deceased worker. It will cover funeral and burial expenses as well as income replacement benefits, based on the workers’ average weekly wage.

If you lost a loved one because of an industrial accident, a Pennsylvania workers compensation attorney from Munley Law can help. Contact us today to learn more.

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