News
December 17, 2024

Worker Dies in Fall at VAI Resort Construction Site

Caroline Raffetto

A construction worker has died after falling at the VAI Resort construction site in Glendale on Monday morning. Glendale police and firefighters responded to the scene, where they found that the worker had fallen approximately six stories. Authorities have confirmed that there is currently no criminal investigation underway.

VAI Resort, located next to State Farm Stadium on Loop 101 and Cardinals Way, is expected to open in late 2025 after several delays. The Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) has confirmed that they are investigating the incident.

ABC15 reached out to VAI Resort for a comment but has not received a response. However, a representative from the construction site issued the following statement:

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident involving a trade partner’s employee that occurred earlier today on the construction site located at Route 101 and Cardinals Way. Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of the individual involved. At this time, we cannot comment further until we receive the results of the investigation, which is in progress.”
News
December 17, 2024

Worker Dies in Fall at VAI Resort Construction Site

Caroline Raffetto
Compliance
Arizona

A construction worker has died after falling at the VAI Resort construction site in Glendale on Monday morning. Glendale police and firefighters responded to the scene, where they found that the worker had fallen approximately six stories. Authorities have confirmed that there is currently no criminal investigation underway.

VAI Resort, located next to State Farm Stadium on Loop 101 and Cardinals Way, is expected to open in late 2025 after several delays. The Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) has confirmed that they are investigating the incident.

ABC15 reached out to VAI Resort for a comment but has not received a response. However, a representative from the construction site issued the following statement:

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident involving a trade partner’s employee that occurred earlier today on the construction site located at Route 101 and Cardinals Way. Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of the individual involved. At this time, we cannot comment further until we receive the results of the investigation, which is in progress.”