Tank Explosion Kills Worker

May 9, El Paso, TX - 36 year old Gerardo Morales Gutierrez died after a water tank he was working on exploded.  He was standing on top of the tank, welding, when the explosion occurred.  It is unclear who Gutierrez worked for.

Longshoreman Crushed to Death
--> May 14, Port Manatee, FL - 48 year old Robert L. Dixon of Tampa, was killed when he was crushed under a 5,000 pound crane basket at Port Manatee.  Dixon was helping to offload a ship when he became pinned under the crane basket.  Dixon was employed by Logistec USA, Inc.

Tree Trimmer Electrocuted

May 14, Fort Worth, TX - 31 year old Jose Murcia of Arlington was electrocuted when he came into contact with power lines.  He was trimming a tree at a home in Fort Worth when the incident took place.  His work partner called 911.

Equipment Incident Claims Life
--> May 15, Tallmadge, ON - 22 year old Andrew Elko of Middlefield was killed in an industrial incident at Dayton Freight Lines.  Authorities have said Elko died of significant injuries related to a tow motor.  No other details are available.