On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, a fatal accident occurred at the Spokane Tribe Casino construction site in Airway Heights. Ana Vetter, a journeyman carpenter, was killed in the accident. It happened at 9:30 AM, as a nearby hotel was being built. To determine the cause of the accident, the local authorities are working with tribal and state agencies.
Spokane Tribe Casino Accident
Swinerton Construction is the contractor for the expansion. The company reported that formwork had collapsed at the site. Formwork is a mold that forms concrete into structural shapes. The incident resulted in no injuries to other workers. The Spokane Tribe of Indians operates the casino. It is about ten miles from Spokane, Washington. The casino has recently increased the size of its gaming area by doubling its size.
Ana Vetter’s passing has profoundly affected her family, friends and colleagues. Vetter, a 27 year-old journeyman carpenter was engaged and had just bought a house in Nine Mile Falls. Her parents described her as someone who loved the outdoors and her husband, along with her four dogs. She was passionate about her work and proud that she was a woman working in construction. Her family believes safety was her top priority and is devastated that she did not take all precautions.
Spokane Tradeswoman is an organization that supports women in trades and mourns the loss of Ana Vetter. According to the organization’s Facebook page, Ana loved her job and was proud that she is a woman working in construction. Her passing has highlighted the need to improve safety and train workers on construction sites.
FAQs:
- What was the fate of the Spokane Tribe Casino construction?
Ana Vetter, a journeyman carpenter, was killed when formwork fell on the Spokane Tribe Casino construction site in Airway Heights, Washington.
- Who is responsible to investigate a construction site accident?
Spokane Tribal Police Department is currently investigating the incident along with other Tribal agencies.
- Did anyone else get hurt in the accident at Spokane Tribe Casino?
The incident involved no other workers.
- When will the Spokane Tribe Casino hotel open?
The hotel is scheduled to open in 2023.
- What are the future plans of Spokane Tribe of Indians regarding the casino site?
In the next few years, the tribe will add a convention center and an entertainment center to its existing facilities.