Three Injured in Floor Collapse at Savannah's Federal Courthouse During Renovations
A partial floor collapse at Savannah's Federal Courthouse on Thursday, April 7th sent three workers to the hospital with injuries. The collapse happened during ongoing renovations to the 1899 courthouse building. According to reports, the workers were on the third floor when the floor gave way, causing them to fall to the second floor.
The incident happened around 11:20 am, and emergency responders rushed to the scene immediately. The three injured workers were transported to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah for treatment. The extent of their injuries is not known, but they were reported to be conscious and talking when they were taken to the hospital.
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The courthouse was closed to the public following the incident, and officials said it would remain closed until further notice. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) issued a statement saying that the incident was being investigated, and that their priority was the safety of their workers and the public.
The courthouse was originally built in 1899 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is undergoing extensive renovations, including the installation of new heating and air conditioning systems, the replacement of windows, and the repair of the roof. The project is expected to cost around $50 million and is scheduled to be completed in 2022.
The collapse is not the first incident to happen during the renovations. In 2019, a worker was injured when a piece of equipment fell on him while he was working on the roof. And in 2020, a section of the courthouse's exterior wall collapsed, causing damage to a nearby building.
The GSA has come under scrutiny in recent years for its handling of renovation projects at federal buildings. In 2019, a report by the agency's inspector general found that the GSA had failed to ensure the safety of workers and the public during a renovation of a federal building in Washington, D.C. The report also found that the GSA had not adequately overseen the project and had not properly communicated with tenants of the building.
In response to the report, the GSA pledged to improve its oversight of renovation projects and to prioritize safety. It is unclear at this time whether the agency's reforms have been implemented at the Savannah courthouse.
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