Body recovered of worker who fell into St. Johns River, authorities confirm

The U.S. Coast Guard said the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office located the body of a person who reportedly fell in the St. Johns River Thursday morning.

Family members tell Action News Jax his name is Stanley Cooper, 51. They tell us he worked with Archer Western for several years and loved his job. Cooper was found by searchers around 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

Cooper was a father of two, his family said.

Action News Jax searched Occupational Safety and Health Administration records for Archer Western found the company was just cited in February. Two workers were killed in Miami when a concrete barrier fell on them.

The company was fined a little more than $33,000 in violations.

PHOTOS: Person falls into river under Fuller Warren Bridge

A statement on behalf of the contractor involved -- Archer Western -- says work is being suspended on their construction project while this incident is being investigated.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to the worker’s family and our sincere thanks to the first responders for all of their effort,” the statement said in part.

JSO says that the incident is being investigated as an accident. OSHA tells us they are investigating the incident.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, Florida Highway Patrol, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission helped in the search under the Fuller Warren Bridge.

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