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Construction worker fatally cut in neck at Collegiate school

Posted at 5:13 PM, Jun 15, 2015
and last updated 2015-06-16 06:38:19-04

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- A construction worker was killed on the job at Collegiate School, when a saw fatally cut him. The accident happened Monday when the man was doing masonry work near the roof.

He was placing a joint on the roofing and his saw misfired, according to witnesses on scene. Two of his fellow employees attempted CPR. He died on scene. The crew is incredibly shaken.

He was 42-years-old and leaves behind two sons. He was with  Breedlove Masonry Inc., who said he was a skilled worker.

The event is being called a freak accident.

We are not reporting his identity at this time.

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