Large contractors like Clark typically have safety policies and procedures in place to protect against accidents. On the Clark website, a general company statement says that Clark is “committed to safety above all else.” The federal OSHA database indicates that Clark has had several inspections in the last few years but none at the Torrey Pines project.
On-site fatalities are a stark reminder that despite safety procedures, the construction industry is a dangerous one and tragic accidents like this one happen.