Construction Accidents: Man Killed in Fall

A man who was working on the roof of a building fell three stories to his death say police. The man has not yet been identified, but is said to be in his 20s and from Maryland. The man is believed to have been putting sheathing down on the rooftop when he fell. Sheathing is a plywood-like material that is installed in sheets. Strong winds may have played a role in the man's fall.

Man Killed in Fall at Construction Site

State Police Cpl. Timothy Iswalt said that about 10 people were at the construction site when the man fell, but it is not known whether anyone saw the man fall. Iswalt said that "it is extremely windy today; however, we cannot divulge whether wind" was the sole cause of the fall. Weather reports say that winds were between 20 and 25 mph throughout the day. The investigation into the accident is not yet complete.