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Worker death at Amazon construction site
Worker death at Amazon construction site
Amazon construction site in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- A construction worker was killed after driving a four-wheeler out a window at the Amazon construction site in Oak Creek on Wednesday, July 10 -- near 13th Street and Ryan Road.
The 911 call came in just after 10 a.m.
Oak Creek Police Chief Steven Anderson said the worker was on a four-wheeler, moving equipment on an upper level, when he somehow drove out of an open window -- falling about 30 to 40 feet.
Amazon construction site death
The victim was taken to Froedtert Hospital and pronounced dead.
Amazon construction site in Oak Creek
Amazon construction site in Oak Creek
OSHA opened an investigation into the victim's employer, Lewis Construction Inc.
The Schofield-based Lewis Construction offered the following statement on the incident:
Chief Anderson said because the worker was riding a four-wheeler, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was also investigating.
Amazon construction site in Oak Creek
An Amazon spokeswoman told FOX6 News, "This was a very sad incident, but as the investigation is still ongoing and the site is not yet operational, questions are better answered by the owner of the site."
A spokesman for the general contractor, Ryan Companies, said, "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim's family, co-workers, and friends."
The Milwaukee County medical examiner would only confirm the victim was a man. An autopsy was scheduled for Thursday, July 11.
Amazon construction site in Oak Creek