Masonry worker Ronald Simonson died at Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Illinois due to a fatal neck wound from a motorized hand saw in a construction accident; OSHA is investigating.

A 63-year-old masonry worker, Ronald Simonson, tragically died in a construction accident at Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Illinois. Simonson suffered a neck wound caused by a motorized hand saw while working on the school's science building project. School officials assured that there was no danger to students or staff, and grief counseling resources were made available. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and an independent inspection company are currently investigating the incident.

February 08, 2024
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