A worker at the MGM Grand hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip fell from a third floor window of the casino on Tuesday, and died as a result of his injuries. According to published reports the employee was working in the hotel when he was unable to get out of the way of a maintenance cart which was moving in his area. The cart pushed the man out of the window and he fell to his death.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is currently investigating the incident. A spokesman for MGM, Gordon Absher, confirmed that the employee did fall from the third floor, but did not get any additional details. The victim’s name was not released.
Las Vegas resorts have seen their fair share of worker deaths over the years. One of the most prominent incidences occurred in 2013 when an acrobat with the Cirque du Soleil fell approximately 100 feet to her death during a show in June. That accident occurred as a result of a suspension why are snapping. During the investigation into the incident the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited the MGM Grand with multiple violations which exposed employees to increased hazards.
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