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Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha fire could prompt building code changes

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A dormitory fire at the University of Nebraska at Omaha that displaced with 42 students (but caused no injuries) could trigger local building code changes. The residence hall fire was the latest in a string of Omaha fires caused by discarded cigarettes.

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Concrete Truck Rolls Over, Killing Two

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A concrete mixer truck tipped over as it turned a corner in Omaha, Neb., It took two cranes two hours to lift the fully loaded truck off the vehicle, according to the Omaha World-Herald. The truck was from Consolidated Concrete of Omaha. The driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to the newspaper.

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Holder, OSHA Protect Nebraska Construction Workers

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Department of Labor''s Occupational Safety and Health Administration have established a strategic partnership to protect and educate workers on construction hazards during the building of the Oasis Data Center Project in Omaha. These hazards are the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry.'