Excavator bucket strikes, kills man in Stowe, OSHA investigates

Quincey Reese
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 6:31 a.m. | Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 6:31 a.m.

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A man was killed Tuesday in Stowe when an excavator tipped over and its bucket struck him, according to Allegheny County police.

Police were dispatched to the 2200 block of Robinson Boulevard around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday. Detectives determined a 52-year-old man was struck by the bucket of the excavator that tipped over. No foul play was determined.

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man as Jason James Shields of Upper St. Clair.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating.

Anyone with information can call the County Police tip line, 1-833-255-8477 (ALL-TIPS). Callers can remain anonymous.