South Station tower construction halts after building material plummets 20 stories

By DJ Mara

Construction on the tower built atop South Station has come to a halt after a steel beam plummeted more than 20 stories and became lodged in the roof of the commuter rail platform at the station. 

According to Boston Fire Department Deputy Chief James Greene, no one was injured due to the incident, but it was a dangerous situation nonetheless. 

The tower construction project is being managed by Suffolk Construction Company, and the tower is set to include 51 stories of office and residential space. The company has agreed to pause construction for authorities to investigate the cause of the incident. 

According to its policies, OSHA has six months to complete an investigation. 

“The safety of construction sites is not an option,” Mayor Michelle stated regarding the incident. “There should be no question that workers get to go home safe and happy and healthy to their families at the end of each day.”