The incident took place around 1:34 p.m. Wednesday at 55 Sunnyside Ave., after the employee misstepped and fell through the opening, said Stamford Fire Deputy Chief Eric Lorenz.
The man received critical head injuries, as well as other injuries, Lorenz said.
He was transferred to a local hospital in critical condition.
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