Fall Protection Awareness 

There was a tragic fall accident involving a Minnesota Drywaller last week.  Unfortunately no details have been given other than, the individual had fallen several feet and later died.  Please take this time to reflect on the importance of being self aware at all times and not being complacent.  It only takes a second to lose your life or be seriously hurt.  Lets all  give thanks for being allowed to go to work each day and return home safe each night.   Safety first, all the time!!

EDINA, Minn. – A construction worker died last week after being injured on a Twin Cities job site.

A spokesperson for RISE Construction Services says the deadly accident happened in Edina on Feb. 21, involving a worker from RTL Construction.

The injured worker was brought to an area hospital, where they later died.

“We are working with RTL and the appropriate authorities to ascertain the exact cause of the accident as quickly as possible,” said the spokesperson.

RTL vice president Shawn Larson released a statement, identifying the victim as Robert.

What happened last Tuesday was a terrible, terrible tragedy. Our team is a close group, and unfortunately last week we lost a part of our family. It’s been an extremely difficult week for all of us.

I know there are lots of questions. Most we’re still looking for answers on ourselves. I can share that our employee fell, 911 was called immediately and he later passed away at the hospital. We are cooperating fully with proper authorities and have nothing more to share regarding the specifics at this time.

Our work is often done in what can be dangerous environments. Our team members are all well trained by their respective unions, as well as our company to work around these dangers. Last week those dangers became much too real for all of us.

We would like to thank all of those who have reached out offering support & condolences. Our focus today is on the well-being of Roberts family, and all of those who knew and loved him. Thanks to our friends and brothers at the carpenters union, we have grief counselors on site today and are providing them as needed moving forward to all of our employees who are struggling with the loss of their brother.

We’re all praying hard for Robert’s family and we will miss him greatly.

The victim’s full identity, and the exact location of the job site, have not been released.