Fatal Incident Due to Improper Materials Storage in Landscaping

On May 28, 2023, a fatal accident occurred at a landscaping supply yard in Chicago, Illinois, resulting in the death of a 41-year-old worker, John Patterson. Patterson was moving pallets of heavy stone pavers that had been stacked improperly in an outdoor storage area. As he attempted to access a lower pallet, the unstable stack collapsed, causing several hundred pounds of stone to fall on him. Despite the efforts of his coworkers and emergency responders, Patterson was pronounced dead at the scene from crushing injuries. The investigation revealed that the materials had been […]