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Construction Worker dies After Being Trapped

Construction Worker dies After Being Trapped

A man has died after being trapped for hours in a trench collapse at a construction site in Northwest DC.

The accident happened in the 4600 block of Dexter St. in NW, D.C., according to D.C. Fire. Officials said the man was working on a new home when the collapse occurred.

The victim’s body was removed from the trench on Wednesday because of bad weather on Tuesday.

His identity has not been released, but this worker left a wife and five children alone.

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John C. Merlino, ESQ.

John C. Merlino, ESQ.

John C. Merlino is a zealous legal voice for injured construction workers. A senior managing member of the firm, Mr. Merlino was born and raised in Brooklyn, to immigrant parents. Mr. Merlino learned the importance of educating our clients of their rights and being a strong-compassionate advocate. Mr. Merlino, along with his mentor William Schwitzer, are among the most respected Construction Site Accident Lawyers in the State of New York.