Monday, January 19, 2015

3 CONSTRUCTION WORKERS INJURED IN MARYLAND AFTER TWO MEN FELL FROM SCAFFOLDING AT THE SITE WITH THE THIRD MAN FOUND IN THE FALLEN DEBRIS.



3 CONSTRUCTION WORKERS INJURED IN MARYLAND AFTER TWO MEN FELL FROM SCAFFOLDING AT THE SITE WITH THE THIRD MAN FOUND IN THE FALLEN DEBRIS.


CUMBERLAND, MD — Three workers constructing a new church facility on Williams Road on Monday were transported to the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center after two men fell from scaffolding at the site with the third man found in the fallen debris.

The Allegany County 911 Center was called at 11:18 a.m. to respond to the accident which took place at the site of the Cumberland Seventh Day Adventist Church at 12235 Williams Road.

A new combination church, fellowship hall and classrooms are under construction directly beside the current church sanctuary.

A church member who was inside the current church did not see the accident occur. However, he provided some background on the construction project underway on the church’s grounds.

“They have been delivering trusses today. It’s been pretty gusty,” said the church member, who wished to remain anonymous.
The injured workers were transported to the hospital by the District 16 Volunteer Fire Company and Valley Medical Transport.

“They’re 60-foot trusses. Trusses can be vulnerable until you get the stringers up and plywood,” said the church member.
A visit to the site revealed fallen trusses and numerous wooden support planks and plywood collapsed in a wide section between the middle and back portion of the facility.

The Cumberland Seventh Day Adventist Church had been formerly located at 800 Hilltop Drive. The expansion of the facility on Williams Road was expected to be completed this year.