SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO.com) — Hultgren Construction, LLC received a sentence Monday in court for its role in the deadly Copper Lounge building collapse.
In court Monday morning, the judge ruled that Hultgren Construction, LLC must only pay a $50 fee and serve one year of probation or until the company is fully dissolved.
Earlier this year the company pleaded guilty to a criminal charge. That charge carries penalties of up to a half-million-dollar fine and five years of probation.
Three years ago this month, the Copper Lounge collapsed, killing construction worker Ethan McMahon and trapping Emily Fodness for several hours.
Earlier this year, Hultgren Construction LLC pleaded guilty to one criminal charge- willful violation of the Occupational, Safety, and Health Act causing death to an employee.
Aaron Hultgren was not present at the courthouse for Monday’s sentencing. A lawyer representing the company said he had no comment following the ruling.
