The Hispanic immigrant who tragically lost his life last Tuesday in a scaffold collapse has been identified as Bryan Orozco, a 25-year-old from Nicaragua. Orozco had arrived in the United States just a few months ago, with the hope of providing a better future for his wife and young children who remain in Central America, according to Telemundo 51.
The young man fell from a scaffold while working at the "Villa Di Mari" building located at 5801 Collins Avenue. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) confirmed that the contractor Orozco was working for had no prior incident history, making the tragic accident even more bewildering.
Orozco was rushed to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to his injuries. Another individual received medical attention on-site.
A fundraising page has been set up to support Orozco's family, who are hoping to repatriate his body to Nicaragua. The page describes him as "a joyful, outgoing, very sociable person, a dancer, the loving soul of our family, a responsible and loving father, a provider for his family, an excellent son, and a hardworking man who came from Nicaragua to the United States with dreams and goals to provide a better future for his family, like every immigrant."
The fundraising aims to cover funeral expenses and the transportation of his body back to his home country.
Telemundo acknowledged that this case serves as a stark reminder of the risks and sacrifices immigrants face when seeking a better life. Unfortunately, Orozco's story is one of many that highlight the challenges of working in hazardous industries where, despite regulations, fatal accidents continue to happen.
FAQs About the Miami Beach Scaffold Collapse Incident
To provide more context and answer common questions about the tragic incident involving Bryan Orozco, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers.
Who was Bryan Orozco?
Bryan Orozco was a 25-year-old immigrant from Nicaragua who recently arrived in the United States to provide a better future for his family.
Where did the accident occur?
The accident occurred at the "Villa Di Mari" building located at 5801 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.
What did OSHA say about the contractor?
OSHA confirmed that the contractor Orozco was working for had no prior incident history.
How is the family planning to cover the funeral expenses?
A fundraising page has been set up to support Orozco's family in covering funeral expenses and the transportation of his body back to Nicaragua.