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Worker was struck with a steel beam that broke loose from a crane in central Sioux Falls


Worker injured in central Sioux Falls construction accident



Posted: Mon 2:57 PM, Jun 06, 2016 |
Updated: Mon 3:40 PM, Jun 06, 2016

 

SIOUX FALLS - A worker was hospitalized Monday following a construction accident in central Sioux Falls.

The accident happened late Monday morning on the campus of Sanford Health near West 22nd Street and South Grange Avenue. Police say a a 33-year-old man was struck with a steel beam that broke loose from a crane while he and another worker were guiding the beam into place.

Co-workers helped the victim get back to the ground, and he was taken to a hospital. Police say his injuries were not life-threatening.

The accident is still under investigation.