Hines Man Dies From Construction Accident

OSHA is investigating after a Hines man died from his injuries in a construction accident.

In a release from the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 27, the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an accident at a residence under construction at 1624 Pamela Court NW in Bemidji.

According to witnesses, Kemuel Beighley, 69, of Hines, was working on scaffolding hanging sheetrock when he fell to the floor and was injured.

Beighley was transported by Bemidji Ambulance to Sanford Hospital for treatment. According to Beighley’s obituary, he died from his injuries on September 29th at the hospital.