Construction worker dead after accident at Portland high school [Video]

PORTLAND, Ore. — A construction worker died after an accident Thursday at Benson High School, according to Ironworkers Local Union 29.

According to Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R), Samantha “Sam” Deschenes was injured at the construction site at the high school just around 3 p.m. Thursday. Deschenes was taken to the hospital. She died from her injuries Saturday, according to a news release from Ironworkers Local 29.

“We have received the sad news that Sam passed today. Please continue with prayers, thoughts, good energy for her family,” wrote the union on June 1. 

Preliminary information said the accident involved a forklift, according to Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division. It said Oregon OSHA had an ongoing investigation into the incident and would release more once the investigation was complete. 

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