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Neb. man hurt in fall at SD construction site dies

A worker from Nebraska who was injured in a fall at a construction site in South Dakota has died.Michael Bauer says his 31-year-old son, Jason, died early Friday.Police say Bauer's safety line was attached to a steal beam that was among several that gave way at a site in Sioux Falls on Monday...

A worker from Nebraska who was injured in a fall at a construction site in South Dakota has died.

Michael Bauer says his 31-year-old son, Jason, died early Friday.

Police say Bauer's safety line was attached to a steal beam that was among several that gave way at a site in Sioux Falls on Monday afternoon. Bauer fell and was taken to a local hospital.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is still investigating.

Michael Bauer says his son leaves behind three children and a wife who just found out she is expecting twins.

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Information from: KELO-TV, http://www.keloland.com

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