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Manhattan Worker Crushed to Death in Construction Elevator

Authorities say a 24-year-old construction worker was killed in an elevator mishap in Manhattan. It happened Thursday afternoon at a building on Broadway between 29th and 30th streets. Police say the worker was inside a construction elevator that was approaching …

Vermont Cheesemaker Shutting Down After Listeria Outbreak, Recall

An award-winning Vermont cheesemaker that sold its cheeses around the country is shutting down after a listeria outbreak and recall. Consider Bardwell in West Pawlett says that its current funds do not allow it to continue manufacturing and sell cheese. …

Mississippi Highway Worker Killed Clearing Trees from Road

A Mississippi highway maintenance supervisor has been killed in an accident while clearing trees from a highway following stormy weather. The Mississippi Department of Transportation says in a news release that Jason Boyd died in the accident on Highway 489 …

Alabama Auto Parts Manufacturer Cited for Amputation Hazards After Worker Injury

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Strahle + Hess USA Inc. for exposing employees to amputation hazards at the company’s Auburn, Alabama, facility. The auto parts manufacturer faces $140,554 in penalties. An employee …

Remnants of Olga Push into Mississippi, Leaving Damage

What’s left of Tropical Storm Olga was causing soggy conditions in Mississippi and Alabama on Saturday and dozens of flights were canceled or delayed at New Orleans’ main airport after two power outages. There were no reports of major flooding, …

Massachusetts Launches Investigation into Natural Gas Disaster

Massachusetts officials are opening their own investigation into last September’s Merrimack Valley natural gas disaster. More than 100 structures were damaged in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover in the Sept. 13, 2018, fires and explosions. One person died and dozens …

Marsh JLT Specialty Taps Nevill from Gard (UK) as CEO, UK Marine & Cargo

Insurance broker Marsh announced the appointment of Louise Nevill as chief executive officer for Marsh JLT Specialty’s UK Marine & Cargo business. Nevill is expected to join the firm early next year and will report to Paul Moody, UK CEO, …

Connecticut Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $370K from Former Employer

A Connecticut woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling about $370,000 from her former employer. Federal prosecutors say 36-year-old Lydia Cabrera, of Southington, pleaded guilty to bank fraud. Authorities say Cabrera was a bookkeeper at A2Z Home Medical Supplies between August …

Lloyd’s Insurer AEGIS London Launches Digital Trading Division

Lloyd’s insurer AEGIS London has launched a digital trading division, dedicated to building and distributing digital products. Tom Squires, AEGIS London’s head of digital trading, will lead the division, reporting to Nigel Roberts, head of distribution. He will be supported …

Philadelphia Businessman Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for $34M Fraud

A Philadelphia businessman who amplified the size of his legal benefits firm to gain more than $30 million in loans has been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in prison. Gary Alan Frank was sentenced in Philadelphia where the judge described …