CLEARWATER, Fla. — A tragic construction accident at the site of a new Publix supermarket in Clearwater has resulted in the death of one worker and left another hospitalized, according to the Clearwater Police Department.

Authorities responded to the construction site early Tuesday morning after receiving reports of an on-site accident involving two individuals. Emergency crews transported both workers to local hospitals on trauma alert.

The City of Clearwater later confirmed that one of the injured men, who was rushed to Morton Plant Hospital, died less than an hour after his arrival. The second man was taken to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, where he is receiving treatment for injuries that officials believe are not life-threatening.

Both men were involved in a construction-related incident, though the exact circumstances have not yet been publicly disclosed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified and is expected to conduct a formal investigation into the cause of the accident.

At this time, the identities of the workers have not been released, pending notification of their families.

The incident occurred at the site of a new Publix grocery store currently under construction. Publix officials have not yet issued a public statement regarding the incident, but the company is expected to cooperate fully with investigators.

Construction sites often carry inherent risks, and incidents like this are a grim reminder of the importance of enforcing workplace safety standards. OSHA’s investigation will likely focus on whether safety protocols were being followed and if equipment or procedures contributed to the accident.

This fatality adds to a troubling trend of construction-related deaths across the country, as the industry continues to grapple with labor shortages, high demand, and pressure to meet tight deadlines.

As the Clearwater community mourns the loss of one of its workers, officials urge the public to await the results of the OSHA review before drawing conclusions.

No further details have been released, but the police and federal officials are expected to provide updates as the investigation continues.

Originally reported by Frances Lin, Kiley Vaughan in ABC Action News.