Published Wednesday, July 31, 2013 | 10:43 a.m.
Updated Wednesday, July 31, 2013 | 11:11 a.m.
A construction worker fell approximately 150 feet from the MGM Grand on Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred at around 9:40 a.m. near the marquee of the casino, Metro officer Larry Hadfield said. The worker was repairing the MGM sign on the Strip and fell onto nearby landscaping, Clark County Deputy Fire Chief Jon Klassen said.
The construction worker was part of a contracted company assigned to do repairs on the marquee, MGM spokeswoman Yvette Monet said.
When crews responded to the scene, the worker was alive but in critical condition, Klassen said.
The worker was transported to University Medical Center's Trauma Center with undisclosed injuries, Hadfield said.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will investigate the incident, Hadfield said.
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