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OSHA Launches Investigation After UPS Driver Death in Earth City

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC · How we work

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UPS driver Paul Roberts was killed by a vehicle at Earth City center on 4 September 2026.
OSHA opened a federal investigation that could last up to six months.
UPS spokesperson Jim Mayer said UPS invested 35,000 hours and $2 billion in safety training since 2021.
Teamsters Local 688 called the death a tragedy and said member safety is priority one.

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UPS driver Paul Roberts was killed by a vehicle at Earth City center on 4 September 2026.
OSHA opened a federal investigation that could last up to six months.
UPS spokesperson Jim Mayer said UPS invested 35,000 hours and $2 billion in safety training since 2021.
Teamsters Local 688 called the death a tragedy and said member safety is priority one.