Iron worker killed in construction accident at Mohegan

Mohegan, Conn. Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration joined Mohegan tribal safety officials today to investigate the circumstances of a fatal construction accident Tuesday.

An unidentified iron worker died from injuries sustained in a fall while working on the Mohegan Government and Community Center overlooking Route 2A, said Mohegan Tribal Chief of Staff Chuck Bunnell.The man was taken to the William W. Backus Hospital where he died from his injuries, Bunnell said.Bunnell said co-workers have described the man as a hardworking family man.

“We’re thinking of him and his family right now,” Bunnell said. Terry McEvily, OSHA’s assistant area director, said OSHA officials will conduct and inspection of the work site to ensure it complies with OSHA regulations.