Worker Dies After Crane Parts Fall at Sangster International Airport

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Updated Oct 3, 2026

Everton Campbell, 58, died after crane parts reportedly fell on him during steel erection work near Gate 15 at Sangster International Airport.Jamaica Gleaner +3
MBJ Airports suspended work at the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation site and said it is providing counselling and support.Jamaica Gleaner +1
Police are investigating, while the cause of the equipment failure remains unestablished.Jamaica Gleaner +2

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Oct 3, 2026

Construction worker fatally injured at SIA

A construction worker was fatally injured on Friday during steel erection work at Sangster International Airport in St James, MBJ Airports Limited said. The incident happened on a China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation site near Gate 15, and police are investigating while work there remains suspended. MBJ says it is offering counselling and support.

Oct 2, 2026

MBJ saddened by death of construction worker at Sangster airport

A construction worker, 58-year-old Everton Campbell of St Andrew, died at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay when parts of a crane he was operating reportedly fell on him during steel erection work near Gate 15. MBJ Airports has suspended work at the site, is cooperating with police, and says counselling and support will be offered to workers and staff.

Oct 2, 2026

Worker killed in crane accident on his birthday

A maintenance worker, identified as 58-year-old Everton Campbell of Grants Pen, Kingston, was crushed to death in a crane accident at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. Campbell was reportedly working on the airport ramp and was celebrating his birthday when parts of the crane fell on him, prompting likely investigations into the cause.

Oct 2, 2026

Worker killed in crane accident at Sangster airport on his 58th birthday

A maintenance worker, 58-year-old Everton Campbell of Kingston, died on Friday at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay after parts of a crane he was operating reportedly fell on him. The accident on the airport ramp has prompted expected investigations into what caused the equipment failure and the work being done.