2 Dead, 1 injuired in Princeton Woods Sewer Accident
Greene & Phillips Injury Lawyers extends its deepest condolences to the families affected by the industrial accident in a wooded area off Howells Ferry Road, near Princeton Woods. At approximately 8:00 a.m., Mobile Fire-Rescue and Mobile Police were dispatched to the scene following reports of a confined-space emergency involving multiple workers, where two contractors tragically lost their lives and a third was hospitalized (https://www.fox10tv.com).
Incident Overview
Contractors employed by Construction Labor Services—a company under contract with Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS)—were engaged in installing a sewer bypass or replacing pipes when the incident unfolded (WPMI). According to MFRD, the first worker fell into a 20–30‑foot manhole; a second worker attempted a rescue and also became trapped; a third worker entered, became disoriented, and was able to crawl out toward rescue crews (WPMI).
Responders donned supplied‑air breathing apparatuses, secured the area (with initial confirmation from Spire gas crews that the site was safe), and executed a technically challenging confined‑space rescue operation (WPMI). The two trapped workers were retrieved and transported to a local hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased. The third worker was conscious, treated, and hospitalized; his condition has not been disclosed (https://www.fox10tv.com).
Probable Cause & Hazards
Early findings suggest that the workers were exposed to toxic or oxygen‑deficient atmosphere—possibly methane gas associated with sewer line work—as a contributing factor in the fatalities (WPMI).
Greene & Phillips’ Support and Message to the Community
Greene & Phillips Injury Lawyers stands ready to support the families of the deceased and injured as they navigate legal and emotional challenges. In circumstances such as these—where hazardous, confined-space conditions and atmospheric dangers are known hazards—employers and contractors carry substantial responsibilities under both state law and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
If you or a loved one was involved or affected, Greene & Phillips can help pursue compensation for medical bills, wrongful death damages, emotional suffering, and other losses. We also urge all companies engaged in similar operations to rigorously review their safety protocols regarding confined-spaces, atmospheric monitoring, emergency response, and worker training.
Greene & Phillips remains committed to the Mobile Alabama community.
