Baltimore DPW crew experienced heat sickness before Ronald Silver died on the job
Nov 25, 2024
Before Ronald Silver II died of heat stroke while collecting trash for Baltimore City on August 2nd, there were already warning signs that the day could turn deadly, according to one coworker.Travis Christian, one of Silver’s coworkers on that fatal day, shared details of that day and how he, himself, experienced heat sickness that has left him with lasting complications. Silver collapsed late that afternoon and died, the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed Silver’s death as hyperthermia, or heat sickness. That day Baltimore City was on a Code Red heat alert for real-feel temperatures that exceed 105 degrees.Christian spoke during a press conference hosted by his attorney, Thiru Vignarajah. While no litigation has been formally announced, Vignarajah, a two-time mayoral candidate, did guide Christian’s responses.