Construction company issues statement following fatal crane operator accident

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the death of a crane operator who was killed in an entrapment accident on the construction site of Forge at Peak Innovation Park.

According to CSFD, they responded to the scene around 8:30 a.m. after reports of an injured crane operator. CSFD says upon arrival, they found the crane operator trapped inside the equipment, and he was pronounced dead on scene.

First responders say that the operator was recovered at 2:08 p.m.

A recording of the CSFD press briefing is available below.

The construction company the operator worked for released the following statement to KRDO13:

Opus is deeply saddened that a contracted construction worker died today following an accident at our jobsite in Colorado Springs, CO. Our thoughts and prayers are with the worker and their family. Safety is a top priority at Opus, and we are cooperating fully with all investigating authorities.

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