Madison Co. coroner identifies contractor killed in 'fatal incident' on EKU campus

Tragic On-Campus Accident Claims Life at EKU

A fatal accident occurred Tuesday morning on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University, resulting in the death of a contractor working on campus grounds.

Madison Co. coroner identifies contractor killed in 'fatal incident' on EKU campus

Following news reports that a contractor was killed in a "fatal incident" on campus on Tuesday, Eastern Kentucky University issued a statement."We are saddened to confirm that a contractor performing work on our Richmond campus was involved in a fatal incident today. Our thoughts are with the individual's family, friends and collegagues. Out of respect for the family and the ongoing investigation into the cause of death, we will not have additio…

Contractor killed in accident on EKU campus

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A contractor has died after a workplace accident Tuesday at Eastern Kentucky University. According to the Madison County Coroner’s Office, the victim has been identified as 61-year-old Edwin Burton II of Illinois. The coroner says Burton was working on an air conditioning unit in the basement of Telford Hall when it fell on him. In a statement, EKU confirmed that a contractor performing work on its Richmond campu…

Contractor dies in accident at EKU - WBONTV Local News for Richmond KY

A tragic accident today on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University has resulted in the death of a man. The accident happened a little after 8 a.m. Tuesday morning.  The 61-year-old male victim, whose name has yet to be released pending family notifications, was doing work on campus as an outside contractor. The man was reportedly using a cutting torch in the basement of Telford Hall on some heavy equipment. The equipment was HVAC related and w…