Man dies at National Library project

When the National Library Project is officially opened in about two months, at least one person who had a hand in the historic project will not be around to witness the event.{{more}}

34-year-old plumber Andrew Quashie died while installing pipes on the first floor of the library building on Monday at about three in the afternoon.

Quashie was working on a ladder when he encountered difficulties and fell, striking the back of his head in the process.>

Co-workers rushed him to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, where he subsequently died.

A post mortem to identify the cause of death was being conducted up to press time Wednesday.

The Walker Piece, New Montrose, resident is the only fatality to date since the EC $31.4 million project got started in 2004.

Quashie was referred to as a hard worker by his employer Winston Webb, who indicated that his apprentice had been working at the site on a regular basis.

When SEARCHLIGHT visited Quashie’s mother at their residence, Martha Quashie indicated that she would miss her son dearly.

She said her fourth of five boys was a fun loving person who assisted with errands and took care of her.

Quashie is scheduled to be buried on a date to be announced.

The project, which is being built with the assistance of the Republic of China on Taiwan includes the national library, a national archives building and an auditorium, among other facilities.

Head of Overseas Engineering and Construction Company (OECC), the company contracted to build the project, Vincent Lan, also stopped by to offer condolences to Quashie’s mother for her loss.

He indicated that the project is likely to be ready for the highly anticipated 30th anniversary Independence celebrations in October.