Three people are dead after scaffolding collapsed at a construction site just outside of Uptown Monday morning, the Charlotte Fire Department reports.

Fire officials said the incident happened in the 700 block of E. Morehead Street, which is near the intersection of Morehead Street and Euclid Avenue.

Officials said two others were transported to Atrium CMC with minor injuries.

According to officials, the three workers who died fell 70 feet when the scaffolding collapsed.’

Charlotte Fire said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, is investigating, adding that all work on the site has been halted.

Chip Darius, president of Safety Priority Consultants, works to train for scaffolding safety and said the investigation will require a very close look.

All right let's turn our attention now To another big story for us this evening You know if you drive anywhere in or Around Charlotte odds are you're going To find some sort of construction Happening this morning unfortunately we Saw a grim reminder of just how Dangerous these sites can be for the People working there an investigation Continuing this evening into what caused Scaffolding to collapse at a site Outside of Uptown killing three and Injuring Two Fire officials say those Who died fell 70 feet WCNC Charlotte's Brianna Harper is taking a closer look At the safety insights from experts and What they say can prevent future Tragedies I've learned is common for companies to Rent scaffolding to complete Construction projects but I'm told Tragic accidents like this are uncommon In fact according to OSHA within the Last year there has only been one other Deadly scaffold collapse construction Concerns continuing this after three People are dead and two others hurt when A scaffold collapsed from at least 70 Feet in the air according to Charlotte Fire the construction site found at the Corner of East Morehead street and Euclid Avenue now at the center of this Investigation OSHA reports Falls are the Leading cause of death in construction

In this case the type of scaffold being Used is called a mast climber that uses A motor to lift the scaffold platform up And down training experts say the most Important steps to ensure safety is Having Solid Ground support and closely Following the manufacturer's Instructions in the first place Scaffolds have to be rigid Plum square And true It is a lattice work basically and as Long as the lines of the lattice stay in Straight lines the scaffold remains very Strong OSHA is taking the lead on this Investigation with the help of cmpd to Learn what went wrong the investigation Will be very thorough in an incident Like this every piece every part every Bolt every nut every component who put It together who was using it what was Being done all of those things will be Looked at very closely last year there Were 27 scaffolds-related incidents 16 Of those deadly according to OSHA in This case the scaffold was being used on The interior of the building away from The street but experts say when using Any scaffold passerby protection is Priority experts say is too soon to tell Whether the liability of this tragic Accident will fall on the scaffold Renting company or the construction Company as OSHA continues his Investigation the construction site will

Remain closed reporting in Dilworth Brianna Harper WCNC Charlotte Brie thanks for that we know that There's still a lot of questions about This incident and we are seeing a few Claims floating out there tonight one of Them says that Hanover company is the Company that's in charge of the site Where this deadly incident happened and Now we can tell you from actually going Out there and looking there are multiple Construction companies working in that Area of Moorhead Street near Euclid and Fire officials did not confirm the Company's name but we were able to find Some permitting records that show Hanover company is operating a site in The 700 block of East Moorhead and when We went to the site we were able to find A number for site operators at that Property where the investigation was Earlier today we called that number and We spoke with someone who answered they Said that they couldn't comment further Except to tell us that OSHA is Investigating what happened there and That the company would be sending out a Statement likely tomorrow morning so of Course be sure we will be keeping you Updated on what that statement says what Else we learn meantime you can find out What we've learned about the construct Action Project itself through City Records that information is at wcnc.com

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Charlotte North Carolina is a city in the Piedmont region of the state. The Charlotte metropolitan area has over 2.4 million people. It is a regional wholesale distribution centre for southeastern United States.

During the mid-18th century, the Catawba Indians had lived in the area. By the early 19th century, Charlotte became an important trading centre for the area.

The gold rush of the late 18th century brought metallurgists and engineers to Charlotte. It was the first gold production region in America. As a result, the city’s population grew rapidly.

Charlotte’s population jumped from 1,065 in 1850 to 2,265 in 1860. Several textile mills were built in the area. One of the most successful developers in the period was F. C. Abbott.

In addition to its railroad network, Charlotte was a major wholesaling center. New paved highways also helped the city’s growth.

When the stock market crashed in 1929, the United States suffered its greatest depression. Despite the mild postwar depression, construction remained at a slow pace. During the years following World War I, Charlotte experienced a boom in retailing.

Charlotte is home to several educational institutions. The University of North Carolina-Charlotte offers a steady influx of graduates. Johnson & Wales University and Queens College also offer degrees.

Charlotte is a popular destination for families. It is the second-largest financial center in the United States. It is home to a variety of professional industries, including banking, insurance, and manufacturing. A large number of architects also reside in the city.