Construction accident on campus
At approximately 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, one construction worker died, and another was injured as a result of a fall at the wind tunnel renovation project adjacent to the former Randolph Hall located on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.
Because campus construction sites are under the control of the contractor, the two workers involved are not university employees, and the incident remains under investigation, the university has no further information regarding the incident at this time.
Virginia Tech extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased worker.
Members of the university community who seek support or assistance are encouraged to contact these resources:
- TimelyCare
- Cook Counseling Center at 540-231-6557
- Dean of Students Office at 540-231-3787. Referral to a campus cleric may be made through this office.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Anthem at 855-223-9277
- Aetna at 888-238-6232
- Kaiser Permanente at 866-517-7042
- Sentara Health Plans Vantage HMO at 800-899-8174
- Hokie Wellness at 540-231-2233 (students) or 540-231-8878 (employees)
- Housing Services at 540-231-6205
- Residential Well-being at 540-231-1139
- Equity and Accessibility at 540-231-2010
- Women's Center at Virginia Tech at 540-231-7806
- University Ombuds Office at 540-231-3125
- Graduate Office of the Ombudsperson at 540-231-9573
