SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 2, 2019 (Gephardt Daily) — A construction worker who fell 40 feet down an elevator shaft at Salt Lake City International Airport has died of his injuries, it was announced late Saturday.
The 50-year-old man, an employee of Holder-Big D Joint Venture, fell Wednesday morning while working in an area of the airport that is currently under construction. He was transported to the hospital, but information regarding his injuries was not made available at the time.
On Saturday, airport spokeswoman Nancy Volmer released a statement from HDJV:
“We are deeply saddened that the worker injured on January 30 has passed away. To ensure the privacy of the family during this difficult time, no additional information can be provided. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and coworkers.”
The name of the man has not been released.
HDJV is responsible for the current Airport Redevelopment Program, previously referred as the Terminal Redevelopment Program, which is expected to span 10 years and cost approximately $3.1 billion.
Shame on Big D!!!
This all could have been prevented…