{"id":337233,"date":"2025-10-28T00:49:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T00:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/337233\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T00:49:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T00:49:10","slug":"scaffolding-collapse-in-san-antonio-caused-by-weight-distribution-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/337233\/","title":{"rendered":"Scaffolding collapse in San Antonio caused by weight distribution issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SAN ANTONIO &#8211; New details have emerged regarding the partial scaffolding collapse that disrupted weekend traffic in downtown San Antonio. <\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred near the San Fernando Cathedral, but the road has since reopened, and no injuries were reported.<\/p>\n<p>The city&#8217;s Development Services provided insights into the safety measures required for such projects. <\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED | <a href=\"https:\/\/news4sanantonio.com\/news\/local\/scaffolding-collapse-in-downtown-leads-to-evacuation-near-main-plaza-construction-busy-alamo-plaza#\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/news4sanantonio.com\/news\/local\/scaffolding-collapse-in-downtown-leads-to-evacuation-near-main-plaza-construction-busy-alamo-plaza#\" class=\"themeColorForLinks\" rel=\"noopener\">Crews work through weekend to stabilize downtown scaffolding after sudden collapse<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to the department, safety and protection protocols for construction workers and projects are verified through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). <\/p>\n<p>As part of OSHA requirements, a &#8220;competent worker&#8221; must inspect the structural integrity of scaffolding each day before work can continue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED | <a href=\"https:\/\/news4sanantonio.com\/news\/local\/emergency-street-closure-downtown-due-to-construction-on-commerce#\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/news4sanantonio.com\/news\/local\/emergency-street-closure-downtown-due-to-construction-on-commerce#\" class=\"themeColorForLinks\" rel=\"noopener\">Emergency street closure downtown as crews stabilize buckling construction scaffolding<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wiggins from the city&#8217;s Development Services stated that while safety protocols were followed, the collapse was not due to structural integrity issues. <\/p>\n<p>Instead, it was caused by improper weight distribution when a portion of bricks was placed on the scaffolding. <\/p>\n<p>Attempts to reach MDM Scaffolding, the company owning the structure used by the contractors, for further comment were unsuccessful. <\/p>\n<p>However, similar incidents have been reported in the area, including a 2019 case where a 100-foot scaffolding fell onto St. Mark&#8217;s Episcopal Church due to strong winds.<\/p>\n<p>The city has assured that it will continue to monitor scaffolding safety to prevent future incidents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SAN ANTONIO &#8211; 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