60 Foot Plunge Fatal for UPS Hub Worker
James Tackett, 37, of Fernandina Beach Florida, died after falling 60 feet from a building under construction at the United Parcel Service eastern regional hub near Philadelphia International Airport. The Delaware Co subcontractor for Daniel J. Keating Co. conducted an on site investigation and reported to the state. Paramedics aired him by MedEvac helicopter to Hahnemann University where he died at 11 23 a m. The accident left dirt roads to the site poor and no paved approach hampering access.
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Tinicum
Philadelphia
James Tackett
Fernandina Beach
Fla
Hahnemann University
Tackett
United Parcel Service
Eastern Regional Hub
Philadelphia International
Delaware River
UPS
Bob Kenney
Delawede Co
Daniel J. Keating Co
Villanova
Kenney
Essington Ad Lester Fire Co
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Upland
Delco seeks SAFAH funds to shelter homeless
Delaware County Council pursues 100000 to 150000 SAFAH grant to buy and renovate a building for four to six apartments, aiding about 460 nightly homeless with housing and independence training. Community Action Agency would run the program, aiding 20 to 30 families monthly with rental assistance if funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware County Council
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Action Agency
Coleman
SAFAH
Fitz tour finds no evidence of wrong care
State and federal inspectors reviewed Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital after two deaths in November and a November 7 transfusion error. JCAHO inspected at the hospital's request. a full ICAHO report is expected in a few weeks.
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Kelvyn Anderson
Daily Times
Ass Senpetien Sis
Fee
Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital
Clare Marie Quigley
Collingdale
JCAHO
Katasik Doe
ICAHO
Katasik
Budget boost eyed in Clifton Heights and Collingdale
Clifton Heights plans a 148.5 mill proposed tax rate up from 133.5 to fund police highway sanitation and a 6 mill fire department levy. Budget shows trash fee at 70 dollars. Civil Service tests in Collingdale set probationary salary of 14,500 for borough residents with benefits.
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Clifton Heights
Oe Bees
Collingdale
Civil Service Board
Drug policy adopted by Haverford Township commission
Officials announce a new drug policy to address on the job abuse. Bannar notes it aims to curb workplace substance issues and outlines anticipated impacts across local departments. Detailed meeting schedule listed for Collingdale, Concord, Media, Edgmont, Nether Providence, Norwood, Prospect, Ridley Township, Springfield, Upper Chichester, and Yeadon.
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Haverford
Wlt
Bannar
Collingdale — Recreation Board
MacDade Blvd
Concord — Supervisors
Garnet Valley High School
Smithbridge Road
County — Council
Edgmont — Supervisors
Gradyville
Middletown
Media — Planning Commission
Recreation Commission
Borough Hall
State and
Jackson Streets
Nether Providence
Environmental Advisory Commission
Sykes Lane
Wallingford
Norwood — Planning Commission
Prospect June
Ridley Township
Morton Ave
Folsom
Springfield — Planning Commission
Powell Road
Upper Chichester
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Harry Maitland
MedEvac
Steve Giancristoforo
Essington Fire Co
Giancristoforo
Bert Hodge
Itean Albertson
Lindsey Albertson
Tyressa Savage
Istee
Colwyn
Delco
Dar Ed Coleman
Delaware County
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