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Broad Brook worker killed after falling at Vernon construction site

VERNON — Officials said a woman has been killed after falling at a construction site on Friday. The fall happened at around 7:30 a.m., when Anita Goodwin,...

VERNON -- Officials said a woman has been killed after falling at a construction site on Friday.

The fall happened at around 7:30 a.m., when Anita Goodwin, 55, from Broad Brook, fell around 10 feet, from the first story to the basement through the floor hole for the stairs. The accident happened at The Grand Lofts apartment complex at 1100 Hartford Turnpike.

She was taken by Lifestar to Hartford Hospital, where she died from her injuries.

Goodwin worked for a private contractor subcontracted through a construction company.

The Vernon Police Department, OSHA and building official all responded and are working together during this active investigation.

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