Officials: Construction worker electrocuted at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

CHARLOTTE — A worker was electrocuted while working on construction at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, officials said.

North Carolina’s Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Division said it learned about the person’s death Monday morning. Their identity has not been released.

According to their report, the person was employed with Rosendin Electric.

The OSH Division is investigating the incident. Officials have not said what led to the electrocution.

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Statement from Rosendin Electric:

“The Rosendin family is deeply saddened by the death of an employee who was found unresponsive while working on a construction site at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The cause of death is unknown at this time. Rosendin leadership, OSHA, and the NC Department of Labor are actively investigating the incident. On behalf of everyone at Rosendin, our deepest condolences go out to the family.”

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