Seven Brawner Builder employees were on the Francis Scott Key Bridge on the night of the collapse, Brawner Builders Executive Vice President Jeffrey Pritzker told CNN.
One survived, and the other six are presumed dead.
“These were wonderful young men,” he said. “They were doing a tough job. These guys were hardworking wonderful people and now they’re gone.”
Pritzker told CNN he doesn’t know how the worker managed to survive, saying the survivor isn’t ready to talk about his experience yet but he is “very, very upset,” has injuries and is suffering from stress.
“It’s amazing that he did survive,” Pritzker said, adding that the worker was able to swim away.
Most of the seven men have worked for Brawner Builders for years, according to Pritzker and were doing concrete remediation work, including filling potholes on the Key Bridge on the night of the collapse.
Pritzker also said the owner of Brawner Builders spent the night of the collapse praying their people would be found alive.
When it became apparent the other six employees were presumed dead, the owner and seniors in the company gathered the families together and spent the morning with them.
“We will make sure the families are well taken care of,” Pritzker said.
Pritzker said the company is in the process of putting together compensation packages for the families.
Elaine Hadley is a dedicated journalist covering the ever-evolving landscape of U.S. news. With a keen interest in politics and a commitment to uncovering the truth, she provides insightful commentary and in-depth analysis on domestic issues. When not reporting, Elaine enjoys exploring the diverse cultures and landscapes of the United States.
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