CONSTRUCTION WORKER DIES IN FALL FROM 25 STORIES IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.
A construction employee died when he fell 25 stories at a condominium building site in downtown San Diego. The 21-year old ironworker, Valentin Michel Madrigal, was installing rebar supports when the fatal accident occurred. Cal-OSHA is now investigating the incident. Falls are one of the leading causes of death for construction workers, and Hispanics have a higher fatality rate than workers in other demographics. Have you or a loved one been injured in a construction accident in Southern California? Then call 1-800-ALAWPRO now for your free interview with an injury attorney.
The victim was shoring rebar for installation support on the 35th floor of the construction site the morning he died. Reports state that the ironworker was connected to his safety harness, but when he attempted to change position, he missed the hook required for moving, losing his balance in the exchange. He then plummeted 25 stories, landing on a balcony of the 10th floor. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unknown at this time if any requirements for health and safety were violated by the construction company, and the state’s OSHA (Occupation Safety and Health Administration) investigation will take up to 3 months.
Construction site projects are increasingly dangerous for workers and bystanders. Falls accounted for more than 600 deaths per year, with Hispanic deaths greatly outweighing their counterpart’s fatalities. In many cases, deaths could have been prevented by following proper safety codes, including appropriate training and equipment requirements.
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