[SML] Worker dies during setup for Boston First Night today.

[Stephen Rees]

Sad news indeed. Condolences to his family and friends.
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On Sat, Dec 28, 2019 at 9:38 PM Dale Farmer via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

>
> It is with sadness that I report on a stagehand being killed Saturday
> morning in Copley Square Boston where the main stage was being built for
> First Night.  Official statements from authorities are thin on
> information.  Various news organizations are reporting that the man was
> killed when a ballast being placed for one of the towers slipped from
> the forklift and landed on the workers chest.   Some reports say that he
> was an employee of United Staging and Rigging.
>
>
> https://www.wcvb.com/article/worker-dies-during-first-night-preparations-in-bostons-copley-square/30350496
>
>   A moment of silence for our deceased brother, and please please please
> work safely.
>
> Dale
>
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