fbpx

Visit our offices in Kansas City, Liberty, St. Joe,
or our Virtual Office

One dead in workplace incident at site of Old St. Mary’s Hospital

Tuesday, Feb. 18th 2020

Law enforcement confirmed one person died Tuesday in a workplace incident involving a retaining wall at the site of the Old St. Mary’s Hospital.

The Jefferson City Communications Center said they received a 911 call at 12:57 p.m. reporting a construction worker was trapped underneath a large concrete block retaining wall on the site of the Old St. Mary’s Hospital.

Fire and Police were immediately dispatched with the first units arriving on the scene within one minute of notification. According to Jefferson City Fire Chief Matt Schofield, many people were working on site at the time of the incident and first responders were told there was a single occupant who was trapped.

A news release stated that when emergency personnel arrived, they “assessed the situation, located the victim and confirmed that the individual was pinned beneath the blocks.”

In an effort to free the individual, Schofield said firefighters worked to make the area safe by starting shoring and stabilization efforts, securing the collapsed wall while attempting to make access to the individual.

Firefighters continued rescue efforts for approximately 40 minutes before fully gaining access to the victim, a release said. When they accessed the victim, Cole County EMS paramedics determined that the victim had died as a result of the injuries sustained from the collapsed wall.

However, Schofield said the victim’s name will not be released at this time pending notification of the family.

Schofield said multiple agencies responded to the incident with the fire department dispatching more than 20 of its personnel.

 

Officials have confirmed there was a workplace incident involving a retaining wall at the Old St. Mary’s Hospital. One fatality has been confirmed.

View image on TwitterView image on Twitter
 

Other agencies that responded include Cole County Emergency Medical Services, the Jefferson City Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

View image on Twitter
 

Jefferson City building official Larry Burkhardt said Tuesday there were two construction companies working in the area where the incident happened– one working on the retaining walls and the other working on the actual property.

The company working on the property which would soon to be a Courtyard by Marriott hotel is Thomas Construction, according to Burkhardt.

A representative for Thomas Construction, Jim Nugent, said all of the operations on their end were suspended for the day and the incident was “a tragedy.”

“It’s a terrible thing,” Nugent said.

Authorities said the Jefferson City Police Department is conducting a death investigation.

 

Call Northland Injury Law for Help With Your Work-Related Injury!

If you have suffered a work-related injury or illness, Northland Injury Law can help ensure you get full and fair compensation under the law. The attorneys at Northland Injury Law are experienced in navigating the ins and out of the workers’ compensation process and their experience can help you with a complicated claim. For a more comprehensive list of all the questions you might have about workers’ compensation, and for a free consultation, please call (816)-400-4878. If you have further questions about your case, do not hesitate to reach out to us by the phone number, through the contact form, or even with the live chat option listed on our site!


Google 5 Star Rating Motor Vehicle trial Lawyers Top 25 Hurt In An Accident?

Personal Injury

If you’ve been injured and aren’t sure where to turn, let us help. We represent individuals in many areas of personal injury including truck, auto and motorcycle accidents, property liability (slip & fall), spinal cord injuries, and more.

Worker's Comp

Injured at work? We can help! If you have suffered a work-related injury or illness, we can help ensure you get full and fair compensation under the law.

REAL PEOPLE HELPING REAL PEOPLE

Our Personal Injury & Worker's Comp Attorneys

Northland Injury Law: Personal Injury Lawyers in Northland Kansas City and Northwest Missouri.

Proudly serving: Gladstone, Liberty, Kansas City, North Kansas City, Saint Joseph, Plattsburg, Cameron, Chillicothe, Trenton, Sedalia, Warrensburg and many other areas in Missouri.

The Northland Injury Law Firm has been practicing in the Kansas City area for many years. Our founders, Max Von Erdsmannsdorff and Steve Mowry, built a strong foundation for the firm. Since Eric Bartlett joined the firm in 1996, Northland Injury Law has earned a reputation for success, honesty and compassion in personal injury and worker’s compensation.

I found Northland Injury Law to be very professional and honest! They kept me up to date on my case. I would highly recommend the whole firm for all your legal needs!!” – Michael T.

Northland Injury Law is proud of the relationships they’ve built with the clients they have served in the Northland and surrounding areas.  Their many great results for seriously injured people have helped their clients recover the significant economic losses that attend such serious injuries.

When it comes to a lawsuit after an accident or injury, representation matters! Most people do not realize that insurance companies have teams of lawyers, investigators, photographers and defense experts who immediately go to work following a serious accident involving their insureds.  They hire these people to minimize their exposure throughout the claims process and to reduce the amount received by the victim. Northland Injury Law aims to level the playing field for their clients.

This is an excellent law firm. They helped me out after an accident and did an awesome job. I would recommend this law firm to anyone who needs a good lawyer.” – Toni B.

Between them, Mr. Mowry and Mr. Bartlett have over  50 combined years of legal experience in the Kansas City Northland area. They have both been recognized by KC Magazine as “Top attorneys in Missouri and Kansas” and both have been recognized in the National Top 100 Trial Attorneys.

If you require the services of excellent local lawyers after an accident or injury, call Northland Injury Law today for a free consultation at 816-400-4878.

Latest Blog

How To Choose A Personal Injury Attorney

Accidents don't come with a warning, leaving you grappling with injuries and a complex web of legalities. It's the kind of situation that can thrust you into a whirlwind of uncertainty, where decisions matter more than ever. A guiding hand...

Read More

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers about our Kansas City law firm, like how and when to file a suit for your Personal Injury & Worker’s Compensation.

View All FAQ's

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE EBOOKS!

Northland Injury Law © All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy

Site Created by KC Web Specialists, LLC

Skip to content