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Death At UVM Construction Site

University of Vermont
First Year residence hall construction

A worker died early Thursday morning at a construction site on the University of Vermont campus.

The University of Vermont  is building a new six story residence and dining hall on the central campus for first-year students.  According to UVM, at about 6:40 Thursday morning an Engelberth Construction worker fell from a significant height, resulting in his death.  

Construction at the site has been halted until authorities complete their investigations. 

WCAX television reports that the preliminary investigation indicates the 50-year old man, whose name has not yet been released, was wearing a safety harness.