Monday, May 4, 2015

FALLS ARE THE LEADING CAUSES OF DEATHS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: WORKER DIES AFTER FALLING OFF ROOF OF 7-STORY SKOKIE BUILDING




MAY 4, 2015

SKOKIE, ILLINOIS

A man died after he fell from a roof Monday morning in north suburban Skokie.

The victim, a male of unknown age, was working on the roof of an apartment building at 5120 Galitz St. when he fell about 11:15 a.m., according to a statement from Skokie police. The building is seven stories tall.

He suffered severe injuries and was unresponsive when authorities arrived, police said.

The man, whose name was not released, was taken to Skokie Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.

The incident remains under investigation.

Source: http://chicago.cbslocal.com