Florida Construction Worker Dies After Fall From Roof
A Florida construction worker has died after falling off a roof while working on a construction job in Palm Coast, Florida. The accident happened when a Florida construction worker fell off the roof of the Epic Theaters which is currently under construction in Town Center. The construction accident happened on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, according to news reports.
The construction worker, was employed by a subcontractor, Palatka Welding, which was reportedly working on the roof of the Epic Theaters, when he fell nearly 25-feet to his death. The incident reportedly occurred at 10 a.m. in the building, located on Central Avenue. Flagler County Sheriff’s Department officials responded to the scene of the tragic workplace accident and the construction worker, identified as 40-year-old Daniel Vance Caldwell, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Falls from roofs and falls at construction sites cause a high number of fatal injuries to workers in Florida and most could be prevented if the employer provides the proper fall prevention apparatus to workers. If you or a family member have been seriously injured as a result of a fall while working or while on a construction site and would like to discuss your legal rights call Payer Law Group at 877-854-4442 to have a free consultation with one of our attorneys.
