ST. GEORGE — Three construction workers were injured – two of whom were transported to the hospital – Wednesday afternoon when they were struck by large trusses that fell to the ground after a failure occurred while the trusses were being raised to the top of the structure.
At 3:30 p.m. emergency responders were dispatched to an industrial accident reported at a construction site located at 3202 Crimson Ridge Drive, where a new chapel for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is being built.
Firefighters, officers and three ambulances arrived on scene, and within minutes two of the men were quickly transported by ambulance to Dixie Regional Medical Center. The third injured worker was treated at the scene by Gold Cross paramedics, St. George Battalion Chief Darren Imlay said.
A field supervisor from Gold Cross also responded and remained on scene to assist, which Imlay said was due to the number of workers injured.
The preliminary investigation into the incident revealed that the workers were setting roof trusses when there was some type of failure, possible with the equipment, causing several trusses to fall to the ground, striking the workers in the process.
The incident was initially reported as workers injured in a fall, but Imlay said they received additional information once they arrived on scene.
“They could have been on ladders when the failure occurred, and were possibly struck then,” he said, “however we don’t have all of the details at this time and we won’t know more until later.”
One witness who lives near the construction site and preferred to remain anonymous said that they heard a loud “crashing” noise and observed several of the workers run into the unfinished building immediately after. The trusses that were raised toward the top of the structure were no longer there, the witness said.
The large crane parked next to the southwest side of the structure was taped off with “caution” tape.
The nature or severity of the injuries are unknown at this time.
This report is based on statements from police or other emergency responders and may not contain the full scope of findings and may be updated as information becomes available.
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In this 2017 file photo for illustrative purposes only three workers are injured at construction site of new LDS chapel at 3202 Crimson Ridge Drive Wednesday afternoon, St. George, Utah, Aug. 23, 2017 | Photo by Cody Blowers, St. George News St. George Fire Department responds when three workers are injured at construction site of new LDS chapel at 3202 Crimson Ridge Drive Wednesday afternoon, St. George, Utah, Aug. 23, 2017 | Photo by Cody Blowers, St. George News Area inside of building under construction where trusses fell, injuring three workers at construction site on Crimson Ridge Drive Wednesday afternoon, St. George, Utah, Aug. 23, 2017 | Photo by Cody Blowers, St. George News Large crane that is taped off with "caution" tape after accident injuring three workers on Crimson Ridge Drive Wednesday, St. George, Utah, Aug. 23, 2017 | Photo by Cody Blowers, St. George News Gold Cross Ambulance field supervisor and three ambulances respond to construction site of new LDS chapel at 3202 Crimson Ridge Drive Wednesday afternoon, St. George, Utah, Aug. 23, 2017 | Photo by Cody Blowers, St. George News Large crane is taped off with "caution" tape after construction accident on Crimson Ridge Drive Wednesday afternoon, St. George, Utah, Aug. 23, 2017 | Photo by Cody Blowers, St. George News
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God’s will.
First thing comes to mind: a witch put a hex on it. best stop now and tear it down.
You must be drunk or just plain stupid. Reminds me of a line from Forest Gump- ‘Stupid is, what stupid does’ Or maybe you picked the wrong cholate?
When calling one stupid it is best to know how to spell the word chocolate.
Hope that the workers are okay!! That site is haunted and cursed, it has always been that way. Something must have happened there…long ago!
see that. i think we’re onto something here. it’s satanic witchcraft. Maybe “the libruls” done it? ..
Mc, BOOO!
Seriously, how many “chapels” does this place need? Their everywhere.