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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Man Dies After Construction Site Accident in Davie

A 66-year-old man named Tyrone Smith died after his excavator overturned into a water retention pond at a construction site in Davie. Local police and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the federal agency that sets safety standards for workplaces, are investigating the incident as an accident.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights a fatal workplace safety accident involving heavy machinery that is currently under investigation by federal authorities.

Key Facts

  • The incident occurred at a construction site located in the 2200 block of Shotgun Road in Davie.
  • The victim, 66-year-old Tyrone Smith, was found after his excavator fell into a pond.
  • The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified to investigate the site.

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