Thursday, June 25th 2015
A plumbing contractor is dead following an accident at Golisano Children's Hospital.
It was initially reported that the contractor died after suffering a medical injury on Tuesday. It is now being reported that the worker died after being hit by a metal pipe fitting he was working on.
Two other contractors were working nearby and were not injured.
A hospital spokesperson said in a statement, "We are deeply saddened by this news, and our hearts go out to the worker’s family and colleagues."
A University of Rochester spokesperson said the contractor was struck while working in a mechanical room not accessible to hospital staff and patients.
OSHA will be investigating further.
The name of the contractor has not been released.