Two Members of IBEW 104 Die in Boon Crane Collapse

IBEW Local 1837 logo with raised fist emblem by IBEW 1837

April 12, 2014 – Two members of IBEW Local Union #104 have died in a boon crane collapse while working in Bourne, Massachusetts. The worksite was off the Scenic Highway near Cape Cod. One of the accident victims was identified in news reports as 34-year-old John Loughran.

Additional details may be found in a news story published  by Boston television station WCVB-TV 5. Please keep our union brothers and their families in your thoughts and prayers

About IBEW Local 1837

IBEW Local 1837 represents a diverse group of skilled professionals across Maine and New Hampshire, providing strong advocacy, training, and support for workers in utilities, broadcasting, and other essential industries. With a commitment to workplace safety, fair contracts, and community engagement, the union empowers members to make a meaningful impact in their workplaces and beyond. Through solidarity, IBEW Local 1837 strengthens the voice of working people and the services that power our region.

Maine

P.O. Box 457
Manchester, ME 04351
(207) 623-1030

New Hampshire

84 Bay Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 743-1652

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