When was it published?

June 28, 1928 in The Daily Worker

Domestic News June 28, 1928

The Daily Worker

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Derrick Collapse, Pittsburgh Accident, Construction Injury, Courthouse Steps

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

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What is this article about?

In Pittsburgh, Pa., a derrick collapsed yesterday during construction of new steps at the Allegheny County Court House, severely injuring worker J. E. Goddard (30) with bruises and fractured fingers, and Joseph Chicok (40); both hospitalized, pedestrians escaped harm.

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PITTSBURGH, Pa., June 27.--The condition of J. E. Goddard, 30, of Butler St. here, who suffered severe bruises and several fractured fingers when a derrick collapsed in Grand St. yesterday, was reported serious by the Mercy Hospital today. The derrick was hoisting stone in construction of new steps on the Allegheny County Court House when it broke.

Joseph Chicok, 40, of Lilac St., is also in Mercy Hospital because of injuries suffered when the derrick fell. Many pedestrians narrowly escaped injury.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

Derrick Collapse Pittsburgh Accident Construction Injury Courthouse Steps

What entities or persons were involved?

J. E. Goddard Joseph Chicok

Where did it happen?

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Event Date

Yesterday

Key Persons

J. E. Goddard Joseph Chicok

Outcome

j. e. goddard suffered severe bruises and several fractured fingers, condition serious; joseph chicok suffered injuries; many pedestrians narrowly escaped injury.

Event Details

A derrick collapsed while hoisting stone for construction of new steps on the Allegheny County Court House in Grand St., injuring J. E. Goddard and Joseph Chicok, both treated at Mercy Hospital.