Family Sues Over Oil Field Worker's Death

0:00Family of a 23-year-old oilfield worker from Alaska's North Slope is suing over his death nearly two years back. Adam Trujillo worked for Chosen Construction and got crushed between parts of an emissions stack they were building in June 2024. His parents, Jim and Victoria, represent the estate in the wrongful Deft Sioux Fowl last week against Merke's construction companies, blaming, negligence, like poor rigging, and lack of support. This comes amid a rough stretch with four workplace fatalities in the North Slope fields over about a year from 2023 to 20. 24. Those remote sites see limited oversight and reports often lag. The lawsuit claims Merke's workers directed unsafe moves, skipping proper training, bracing, and safety rules, leading straight to the accident at A, Central Compressor Plan. Trujillo's dad, Jim, shared how tough it's been, calling it a long, almost two years that's crushed the family, though friends still drop by. Adam was a canine central high grad who balled in basketball and shone as a trap shooter,

1:04real tight with his shooting buddy pops. Merke's owner Dennis expressed deep sadness, sending condolences and noting Adam as a good friend to the crew. Meanwhile, other suits from that deadly run are moving. Cases over Colby Lord's death last April 2023, when 23-year-old got hit by heavy pipe, just robbed via mediation against. Hillcorp, Worley, and Chosen. Randy Little's case for May 2024, killed by a loader at Millen Point, stays open against Hillcorp and contractors. As these families push for accountability and high stakes oil work, eyes stay on North Slope safety reforms to prevent more heartbreak up there. That's the story for today. Anchorage News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.