Worker dies after fall through mall roof at Village at the Peaks in Longmont
Deb Stanley
August 31, 2015
LONGMONT, Colo. -
A construction worker died Monday morning after falling through the roof of a mall under construction, according to Longmont Police.
Two workers were on the roof of the Village at the Peaks when one of them, a 40-year-old man from Aurora, fell 15 feet, according to Longmont Police commander Jeff Satur.
Satur told 7NEWS the second worker ran down to the victim, but found him unresponsive. The man died.
“We are deeply saddened by the news we received this morning about the tragic accident that took place at the construction site," said Allen Ginsborg, managing director with NewMark Merrill Mountain States. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of this construction worker. "
Workers with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating the accident.
The Village at the Peaks is replacing the old Twin Peaks Mall. Developers say the $85 million redevelopment will offer shopping, restaurants and entertainment.