Man dies after falling 3 stories from roof of Mass. building in workplace incident
A man died after falling three stories from the roof of a Revere building in a workplace incident Tuesday afternoon, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office announced.
The incident happened at 6 Payson St., the district attorney’s office said in a press release. First responders took the worker to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston where he was declared dead.
No foul play is suspected, the district attorney’s office said. Personnel from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also responded to the scene and are investigating the incident.
“This appears to be a tragic workplace accident,” Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said in the release. “We extend our deepest condolences to the victim’s family and friends and to all of those who witnessed the incident.”
Workers could be seen installing new siding and roofing at 6 Payson St. Tuesday afternoon, WCVB reported . The triple-decker home was damaged by fire at a nearby building in June .
Revere officials issued a cease-and-desist order prohibiting new construction on the building following the incident Tuesday afternoon, WCVB reported.
The district attorney’s office has not shared the worker’s identity, as his next-of-kin are still being notified of his death. No further information has been released.
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