Union Members Send Condolences to Family of Fallen Ironworker, the Second Ironworker Fatality of 2012

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Brother James R. Quigley, Jr., Local 1 (Chicago), who was killed while working on the job on April 9, 2012.

Brother Quigley was 37 years old. He was a 16-year member of Local 1 and held the title of vice president. He is survived by his loving wife, Andrea Quigley (nee Dovich); one son, Liam Quigley; one daughter, Ella Quigley and an expected baby boy.

Our deepest sympathy to his family and to all whose lives have been touched by Brother Quigley.

James’s life and death should serve to inspire us in our continued commitment to “Zero Fatalities” with safety as our number one priority.  No brother or sister ironworker should die at work.  See Something, Say Something.  Hazard awareness and intervention is how we can protect ourselves and each other.

Brother Quigley is the second fatality suffered by our union this year.  In his memory, let us commit ourselves to preventing another tragedy.

Fatal Accident Takes Ironworker's Life

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Brother Michael Wilson, Local 387 (Atlanta) was killed while working on the job March 6, 2012.

Michael is survived by his wife Leigh, and his children, Anastasia, 17, and Jason, 11.

Michael was initiated into Local 387 in 1994. His love of iron and his brother and sister ironworkers was evident in all he did. Michael was a talented builder and ironworker, and when he decided to add on to his farmhouse, he did so by completing the addition using steel, with the help of Local 387 members.

Michael’s life and death should serve as a reminder to us all that safety is number one priority on the jobsite. No brother or sister ironworker should die at work. See Something, Say Something. Hazard awareness and intervention is how we can protect ourselves and each other.

You can make a difference, and you can help save an ironworker’s life today.