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The City of Abilene is grieving after a public works employee tragically died while on the job. It’s a tough reminder of the dangerous work city staff do every day to keep our roads and utilities running.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before.
The city will likely face increased insurance premiums and potential costs related to an OSHA investigation and workplace safety reviews.
No one benefits from this tragedy, though it may lead to better safety training for other city workers.
The employee's family, friends, and coworkers are the ones suffering the most from this heartbreaking loss.
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City of Abilene mourns death of public works employee who died on the job KTXS