Worker Dies After Falling Through Roof at Fairfield University

  • Source: WVIT-TV NBC 30 New Britain
  • Published: 05/31/2022 03:44 PM

Fairfield fire officials said a worker was killed after falling through a roof on the Fairfield University campus. Firefighters were called to the university at about 7:15 a.m. after receiving a report that a private roofing contractor fell through a skylight. The incident happened at the Central Utilities Facility building and the worker fell about 40 feet, according to officials. The worker, identified as a 57-year-old man, was taken to a nearby hospital and later died. Police have not released the victim's name pending notification of his family. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was called in to investigate.



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