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Heat blamed for construction worker's death in Marana

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Posted 6:58 PM 6/19/2012 : Heat blamed for construction worker's death in Marana

MARANA - Emergency crews believe the heat is to blame for the death of a construction worker Tuesday afternoon.

Northwest Fire responded to the Costco located near Orange Grove and Thornydale after a 44 year-old male construction worker collapsed with possible heat related illness.

The 44 year-old victim was in cardiac arrest with a bystander performing CPR. Crews worked to revive the victim's heartbeat but were unsuccessful after 20 minutes.

Co-workers told emergency crews the victim had been working on a barrier protection system for a new propane tank being installed near the tire shop at the Costco and experienced symptoms of heat related illness prior to his collapse.

The Marana Police Department is conducting an investigation into the death. The victim was NOT employed by the Costco, but a contractor who was doing work at the location. 

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