Ryan Moore Dies in Workplace Accident in Idabel, Oklahoma on February 5, 2026

On February 5, 2026, Ryan Moore, 23, of Heavner, died in a workplace accident while employed on a construction site in Idabel. Moore was disassembling a counterweight from the back of an excavator when the equipment fell, striking him. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but Moore was pronounced dead.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has confirmed the incident but provided no additional details regarding the circumstances leading to the accident. The fatality underscores the persistent hazards faced by workers in the construction industry and highlights the critical need for stringent safety protocols on active sites.