Update (10:00 AM 7/28)
Mid America Steel President Jaden Peterson has released a statement after a worker died on Thursday.
“We mourn the loss of a member of our work family.
We are focused on supporting those affected and are working closely with investigators to understand how this tragedy
occurred.
In accordance with protocol, we are cooperating fully with the appropriate agencies as they conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. We are also
conducting a thorough review of the situation to ensure measures are in place to protect
the health and safety of our employees.
Counseling and support services have been made available to all our employees and team members.
Out of respect for the family’s privacy, and in compliance with our working with the appropriate agencies, we will not be releasing further details at this time.”
Update (4:20pm 7/25) The Fargo Police Department has identified the person who died as 42-year old Tuah Kollie who was a West Fargo resident
Update (12:25 PM 7/24) – An employee has died in a work-related incident at Mid America Steel according to Fargo Police.
They died after being taken into an ambulance.
The department said the circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation and the person’s name has not became public so their family can be notified.
Flag Family News asked a police spokesperson if the person who died works for Mid America Steel or another company and if they died in the ambulance or at the hospital.
“All available information that is releasable at this time was included in the press release,” Katie Ettish said.
FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo Fire Department responded to the Mid America Steel on the 5100 block of 19th Avenue North around 9:45 Thursday morning.
Several fire trucks were at the company’s headquarters with firefighters near what appeared to be a shipping or receiving area. An ambulance with emergency lights on was seen leaving the company’s headquarters.
Flag Family News has reached out to the Fargo Fire Department and Mid America Steel for comment.
The company, which is near the North Dakota State University Equine Center, fabricates structural steel, pressure vessels, tanks, rebar and plate steel according to its website.
