This is a very sad time for Brawner Builders. At 1:40 AM on March 26, 2024 a massive container ship struck the Key Bridge in Baltimore Harbor causing its sudden collapse. A Brawner Builders work crew was doing bridge maintenance work on the surface of the bridge at that time. I, Jack Murphy, the owner of Brawner Builders, and other senior personnel have met with each and every family of our very valued and loved employees who have perished in this tragedy. Highway workers are engaged in one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States and yet they go out every day on our highways to make things better for everyone. Safety has always been a prime consideration for our workers, and we have always taken every step necessary to provide safety for our workers in this dangerous occupation. Typically, this includes what you are familiar with, cones, signs, lights, and barriers and everything you see on the highways to protect our workers as they do their jobs. Unfortunately, this tragic event was completely unforeseen and was not something that we could imagine would happen. Our company is in mourning over the loss of these fine people. But of course, our sense of loss cannot in any way compare to what their families are feeling. As to the one individual who was hospitalized, we pray for a full recovery. For those who have perished in this tragedy our prayers are with them and their families. If you would like to support the families of the six workers who passed away, please click here to access the GoFundMe.
