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Boston Police said the incident happened around 10:33 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, the WCVB reports. Upon arrival, officers found the man suffering from a traumatic injury and was declared dead at the scene, NBC Boston's Monica Madeja reports.
The worker's body was then referred to the medical examiner, a Boston EMS spokesperson told Daily Voice. The investigation into his death is ongoing.
The tower building of the library stands at 125 feet while the glasswork reached 115 feet, according to the library's website. Authorities said the worker was about three-fourths of the way up when he fell. They are labelling it as a "tragic accident."
Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said his office, as well as Boston Police and OSHA are investigating the incident.
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