Construction worker dies after fall at University of Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A construction worker has died from injuries sustained after falling while working at the University of Richmond on Wednesday.
The worker has been identified as Cristino Santiago Vasquez Clemente, 55, of Richmond.
The university confirmed a roofing subcontactor working on Lora Robins residence hall fell from the roof of the building and was transported to VCU Medical Center.
Banners for ‘Trent Construction’ hung along the perimeter fence of the site, but the company would not comment if the injured worked was their employee.
The University’s president, Dr. Ronald Crutcher, sent an email to the University community on Thursday:
“It is with deep sadness that I write to inform you of the passing yesterday morning of an employee of a subcontractor who fell from the roof while working at the Lora Robins residence hall construction site.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Cristino Santiago Vasquez Clemente, 55, of Richmond. I know our entire community extends its care and concern at this difficult time.
Construction at the site has been halted. Health and safety officials have been notified and University staff will provide them assistance.
I also want to extend my thanks to University public safety officials who responded to the accident yesterday and provided the utmost care and support at the scene.”
Construction at the site was halted following the incident.
Richmond fire officials confirmed they responded to the scene for an industrial accident, but could not comment further.
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