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| Construction worker Marcelo Barreiro-Mersfelder, age 22, employed by Superior Masonry Builders Inc. of Butler Wisconsin, was killed after becoming pinned between heavy equipment and a wall while pouring concrete at the Meijer construction site in Sheboygan, WI |
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| Marcelo is shown here wrestling. |
UPDATE: the construction worker killed today on a site in Sheboygan worked for Superior Masonry Builders out of Waukesha Co. OSHA says the company was cited for a serious violation last year when a worker fell and suffered multiple fractures. The worker was from Wauwatosa, WI.
SHEBOYGAN, WI -
Sheboygan police said a 22-year-old construction worker died Thursday morning in what officials described as an “industrial accident” at the site of a new Meijer retail store on the city’s far west side.
The victim died after being pinned between heavy equipment and a wall while pouring concrete, police said in a news release. Police said the incident happened just before 8:30 a.m.
Police said the death was accidental, though an investigation continued later in the day. The victim worked for a company based in Butler, Wisconsin, and police said the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration had been contacted as part of the investigation.
The victim had been working at the site of the new store and not on any other nearby construction projects, police Sgt. Tim Patton confirmed Thursday.
"It's a very tragic situation," Patton said.
=================================Sheboygan Police Department responds to fatal industrial accident. See full press release for details.
On August 9, 2018, at approximately 08:28AM, Sheboygan Police and Sheboygan Fire responded to the Meijer construction site at 3347 Kohler Memorial Drive for an industrial accident. The investigation revealed that construction worker Marcelo Barreiro-Mersfelder, age 22, was killed after becoming pinned between heavy equipment and a wall while pouring concrete at the site. The Sheboygan County Medical Examiner responded and determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma. The Sheboygan Police Department has determined that the death was accidental however the investigation is ongoing. The victim was employed by Superior Masonry Builders Inc. of Butler Wisconsin. The Occupational and Health Administration (OSHA) was contacted as part of the investigation.
Address/Location
Sheboygan Police Department
1315 N 23rd St
Sheboygan, WI 53081
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Superior Masonry Builders, Inc. was founded in May of 1959 and has served the Southeastern region of Wisconsin doing both masonry and concrete construction. We specialize in commercial, industrial, and institutional construction. No job is too small or too big to take on. Superior takes pride not only in doing “superior work”, but also in servicing our clients, the safety and education of our employees and training apprentices. Superior also believes in giving back to the industry that has been its home for over 47 years.
During these forty-seven years we have built lasting relationships with customers, architects, engineers, and owners. They have relied on our expertise to deliver quality projects, safely, on time, and cost effective. These qualities are what fuel our growth. It is hard to drive anywhere in southeastern Wisconsin and not see a building that was built or is being built by our construction crews.
The ownership is in its second family generation and there is a succession plan for the third generation. The third is presently working for the company as its secretary/treasury. It is this ownership which brings Superior Masonry the stability and morals to continue to be a leader in masonry and concrete construction. We are a union contractor which enables us to hire the best craftsmen and provide them not only a great pay scale but benefits such as health insurance and pension funds. Our employees are our greatest asset, they are not just employees, but part of the Superior family.
Superior Masonry is also committed to providing the best and most updated equipment and technology to its employees. It is our obligation to reinvest back into the company thus giving our employees and company that competitive edge which is needed in today’s tight market. Superior Masonry is committed to grow through the various apprenticeship programs. Presently we have six bricklayer apprentices, one labor apprentice and one cement mason apprentice. Our bricklayer apprentices have consistently placed at the top of the class, as in this past year taking first, second, and third in the State competition. Our cement mason apprentice advanced to the National competition held in Las Vegas this past year.