Man dies in construction accident at Lakes Regional Park in Lee County
A painter was killed in a construction accident at Lakes Regional Park in Lee County Thursday morning.
by Elizabeth Eisele & Delia D'Ambra
Thursday, June 21st 2018
A painter was killed in a construction accident at Lakes Regional Park in Lee County Thursday morning.
Manreh Gene Crenshaw, 41, was working for Xcel Painting, Inc. of Fort Myers in the bucket of a construction lift truck in the exit lanes of Lakes Park before he died. Law enforcement said he got pinned between the lift and an overhead railing, and was declared dead at the scene.
In an attempt to save Crenshaw, the fire department blew out the tires of the lift, owned by Southern Gulf Equipment, to help unpin him.
However, the owner of Southern Gulf Equipment said law enforcement told him that Crenshaw was already dead while suspended in the air.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the worker's death, and have not said how the man got pinned. The sheriff's office is also investigating.
The park remains open.
The lift truck has been released back to its owners.
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Crushing fatality
June, 22, 2018
A fatal crushing incident occurred yesterday when a painter using a boom lift was trapped between the platform and an overhead arch at the Lakes Regional Park, in Fort Myers, Florida.
The man, who has been named as Manreh Gene Crenshaw, 41, was working for local company Xcel Painting at the time, repainting a metal arch that spans the entrance and exit roads. He was declared dead at the scene.
Police stated that Crenshaw was repainting the arch over the entrance to the park
The local fire department was called in to rescue Crenshaw, and in an attempt to relieve the pressure on him, blew out the tires of the lift. However, it is believed that he had already succumbed to his injuries by this time.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the incident along with the Lee County sheriff's office. The platform, a Skyjack SJ40T telescopic boom lift, was released back to the rental company, Southern Gulf Equipment, yesterday afternoon.
The fire service blew out the machine's tyres, in a bid to relieve the crushing pressure on the operator
How quickly accidents can change our lives.
Our condolences and deepest sympathies for the loss of Manreh Gene Crenshaw in todays accident at Lakes Park.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and co-workers at Xcel Painting, Inc.
Any loss is sad but one in your industry causes you to pause and reflect a little longer. Life is truly so precious.
May you Rest in Peace Mr. Crenshaw
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Lee County Sheriff's Office Press Release: Painter loses life in Lakes Park Accident
At approximately 8:52 am on Thursday, June 21, 2018 Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call for service emanating from Lakes Regional Park on Gladiolus Drive in Fort Myers.
Deputies and the fire department discovered a worker severely injured high above the ground in a boom lift. The victim, Manreh Gene Crenshaw (W/M DOB 03/08/1977), was found pinned between the boom lift and overhead railing. He was declared deceased on scene.
OSHA was notified and responded to the scene.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrived on scene and assumed the investigation.
Our condolences and deepest sympathies for the loss of Manreh Gene Crenshaw in todays accident at Lakes Park.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and co-workers at Xcel Painting, Inc.
Any loss is sad but one in your industry causes you to pause and reflect a little longer. Life is truly so precious.
May you Rest in Peace Mr. Crenshaw
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Lee County Sheriff's Office Press Release: Painter loses life in Lakes Park Accident
At approximately 8:52 am on Thursday, June 21, 2018 Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call for service emanating from Lakes Regional Park on Gladiolus Drive in Fort Myers.
Deputies and the fire department discovered a worker severely injured high above the ground in a boom lift. The victim, Manreh Gene Crenshaw (W/M DOB 03/08/1977), was found pinned between the boom lift and overhead railing. He was declared deceased on scene.
OSHA was notified and responded to the scene.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrived on scene and assumed the investigation.