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Family Dollar Roof Collapse Aftermath | Kansas City News
The roof of a Midtown Kansas City Family Dollar store collapsed last July, killing one person and injuring several others — including Tammy Martin, who suffered life-altering injuries. Just days before the collapse, the store flagged the building as “splitting in half,” yet management kept it open, citing lack of construction expertise. Now, demolition is underway nearly a year later, as OSHA fines the company over $11,000 for failing to ensure a safe workplace. Martin’s attorney says the company knew the danger — even as a customer joked about the roof falling. The tragedy underscores a…
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