GREENFIELD, Tenn. (AP, abc24.com) - Windy weather and digging in an adjacent lot are among the likely causes of a fatal building collapse in West Tennessee.
Memphis engineering firm J.P. Thomas & Associates inspected the site in Greenfield last week after a brick building fell on Jan. 23, killing a construction worker in the lot next door and injuring the man's cousin. Reynardo Jackson was killed and Kevin Davis was hurt by the falling debris.
In a letter to Greenfield officials, Glenn Harbor of the engineering company said possible factors included excavation for a new retaining wall next door, windy conditions up to 27 mph and vibrations under the foundation caused by excavation equipment.
Jeff Hentschell, a spokesman for the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration, said the agency is investigating the collapse.
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Information from: The Jackson Sun,
http://www.jacksonsun.com
