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La Porte officials praise street department worker and co‑worker after on‑the‑job injury
City of La Porte Board of Public Works and Safety · November 4, 2025
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Summary
The board publicly commended street department employee Tanisha Griffin for first aid rendered after co‑worker Jim Sims suffered a severe thumb injury during material unloading; Jim Sims gave an on‑the‑record health update and staff arranged follow‑up support.
During public comment the board paused business to publicly recognize a recent workplace injury and the emergency response. Mayor Dermody and department staff described the Oct. incident in which a tailgate fell during material loading and part of a…
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