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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Construction worker Michael Kerr, left, died exactly one year ago while working on Northwestern’s new Music and Communication Building after a crane knocked a beam from the sixth floor of the building.

One year later, questions surround construction worker’s death on campus

May 15, 2014

A year after a falling beam fatally hit an iron worker on campus, questions remain about what went wrong and how the accident could have been prevented as construction continues on the lakefront. Michael...

Northwestern's new Music and Communication Building is scheduled to open in 2015. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined the general contractor on the building $7,000 for a serious violation that may have led to the May death of construction worker Michael Kerr, 57.

OSHA cites general contractor for new Northwestern building in death of worker

November 18, 2013

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined the general contractor for Northwestern's new Music and Communication Building, citing a violation that may have led to the accidental death...

Michael Kerr and his sister Jacquelyn Rowles pose for a photo at the Chicago Air and Water Show last year.

Son of construction worker killed on campus sues general contractor for Northwestern building

May 22, 2013

The 21-year-old son of a construction worker killed last week by a falling beam is suing the general contractor for Northwestern's new Music and Communication Building. Michael Kerr, 57, was hit in...

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