- One worker dead, one injured after structural collapse at Potterville High School
- Emergency crews were dispatched from Eaton County, Benton Township and Windsor Charter Township to respond to the incident.
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One worker is dead and another is injured after a structural collapse at Potterville High School on Monday, that's according to Benton Township Fire and EMS.
Emergency crews were dispatched from Eaton County, Benton Township and Windsor Charter Township to respond to the incident.
Benton Township Fire Captain Rick Sullivan got the call Monday afternoon to potterville high school.
"We were called to the construction site of the Potterville High School for a structural collapse pinning two male workers," Benton Township Fire Department captain Rick Sullivan said.
First responders successfully rescued the workers who were trapped in the collapse and transported them to a local hospital.
One of the workers injured in the incident has passed away.
"The family are in our thoughts and prayers, we offer up any condolences and our support," Benton Township Fire Department captain Rick Sullivan said.
According to the Clark Construction Company, the two individuals were employees of Eagle Enterprises and were working as part of a gymnasium addition project at the high school.
Clark Construction Company is serving as the Construction Manager and is fully cooperating with authorities and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) as the investigation moves forward.
