Remains of 2 Workers Recovered After Philly Parking Garage Collapse

The tragic incident has sparked calls for construction safety reforms in the city.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:41pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a twisted, damaged metal rebar against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the aftermath of the deadly parking garage collapse.The collapse of a Philadelphia parking garage construction site has sparked calls for reforms to improve worker safety and project oversight.Philadelphia Today

The remains of two ironworkers killed in last week's partial collapse of a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood have been recovered, according to city officials. A third worker died at the scene. The collapse has renewed concerns about the project's environmental impact and allegations of environmental injustice.

Why it matters

The deadly incident has prompted the mayor to order an investigation into the building collapse and call for reforms in how the city oversees construction projects. The parking garage development has faced intense opposition from the community due to concerns about increased traffic, asthma risks for children, and the displacement of residents.

The details

Recovery efforts have included carefully demolishing the remaining unstable structure of the multi-level garage. All three victims were part of Philadelphia's Ironworkers Local Union 401. The victims were identified as Stepan Shevchuk, Matthew Kane, and Mark Scott Jr. Shevchuk, an immigrant from Ukraine, died at the hospital on the day of the collapse. The parking garage was being developed by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to expand employee parking.

  • The parking garage partially collapsed on Wednesday, April 10, 2026.
  • The remains of the two missing workers were recovered on Monday, April 15, 2026.
  • Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signed an executive order on Monday, April 15, 2026, directing the City Solicitor and Law Department to investigate the building collapse and recommend reforms.

The players

Ironworkers Local Union 401

The local union representing the three ironworkers killed in the parking garage collapse.

Stepan Shevchuk

One of the three ironworkers killed in the collapse, an immigrant from Ukraine who came to the U.S. 11 years ago seeking a better life.

Cherelle L. Parker

The mayor of Philadelphia who signed an executive order directing an investigation into the building collapse and calling for reforms in construction oversight.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

The organization developing the 1,005-vehicle parking garage that partially collapsed.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

The federal agency investigating the fatal parking garage incident.

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What they’re saying

“This was a highly complex and dangerous incident that demanded patience, precision, and constant coordination. Every agency involved worked carefully and deliberately to meet operational objectives while keeping the public and responders safe.”

— Jeffrey Thompson, City Fire Commissioner

“This community has endured pain, disruption, and uncertainty. But Philadelphia shows up for one another in moments like these. We grieve together, we recover together, and we move forward together as One Philly, a united city.”

— Cherelle L. Parker, Mayor of Philadelphia

What’s next

The City Solicitor and Law Department must provide a final report on the building collapse investigation within 180 days. Once complete, the city will convene a Special Independent Committee to review the findings and determine what caused the collapse.

The takeaway

This tragic incident has highlighted the need for stronger construction safety regulations and oversight in Philadelphia, as well as concerns about the environmental impact and potential for environmental injustice in the development of major projects like the Grays Ferry parking garage.