The World's 11 Deadliest Construction Projects in History (MUST See)

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Welcome to a spine-chilling journey through history, where colossal construction projects turned into epic tragedies. Today, we're diving deep into the dark side of engineering, where the price paid was measured in blood and tears. In the construction industry, one worker dies every two hours in the United States, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by construction workers. Falls are the leading cause of construction site fatalities, accounting for over a third of all construction-related deaths. This fact underscores the importance of proper fall protection measures. Join us as we explore the haunting stories of construction disasters, from the Willow Island Disaster to the Grand Coulee Dam, Hoover Dam, Aswan Dam, Karakoram Highway, Hawks Nest Tunnel, Transcontinental Railroad, White Sea-Baltic Sea Canal, Panama Canal, 'Death Railway,' and the Suez Canal. These colossal projects, ambitious in their scope, witnessed countless lives lost in the name of progress. Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more chilling tales from history. Let's honor the sacrifices made by these workers and learn from the haunting lessons of the past. #ConstructionDisasters #EngineeringTragedies #WorkplaceSafety #History #ConstructionIndustry #FallProtection #WillowIslandDisaster #GrandCouleeDam #HooverDam #AswanDam #KarakoramHighway #HawksNestTunnel #TranscontinentalRailroad #WhiteSeaBalticSeaCanal #PanamaCanal #DeathRailway #SuezCanal #WorkplaceFatalities #IndustrialAccidents #HistoricalTragedies #SafetyMeasures 👍Also Watch

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