USA13 April, 20261 min read
Philadelphia Ironworkers Killed In Parking Garage Collapse Recovered After Five Days
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A partially collapsed parking garage under construction at CHOP in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia. Two iron workers' bodies recovered five days after collapse; another worker had died earlier.
Bodies Recovered
The bodies of two iron workers were recovered five days after the accident. Mayor Parker announced the workers were members of the Ironworkers 401 union. The two men were found in a collapsed stairwell, a unique architectural feature of the garage.
A third worker had been pulled from the rubble but died of his injuries. Fire Commissioner Thompson described the painstaking recovery process. The seven-story garage was demolished over the weekend.
Family and Community Impact
Kane was described as a father of two who truly loved his job. The collapse forced the closure of the Grays Ferry Shopping Center.
Mayor Parker ordered flags to fly at half-staff until April 17. The Office of Emergency Management warned that hazards remained.
Investigation and Accountability
Mayor Parker signed an executive order for a full investigation. A report is expected within 180 days.
The collapse occurred during installation of precast concrete sections. Eight permits were properly issued and all inspections were up-to-date.