Construction Worker Takes Fatal 9-Story Fall In Pittsburgh: Officials

A construction worker fell from the scaffolding on the exterior of the ninth floor of a building in Pittsburgh on Thursday, May 30, officials with the office of public safety announced later that morning.

The construction site where a worker fell to his death, officials say.
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Jillian Pikora

05/30/2024 10:23 a.m.

The worker fell from the building that was under construction in the 400 block of Melwood Avenue in the North Oakland neighborhood just before 8 a.m., according to PPS.

Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were called to the scene where the man pronounced dead at 8:01 a.m. after suffering "grave injuries," officials said.

PPS also released the following statement reading in part:

"Pittsburgh Police Violent Crime Unit detectives responded per departmental protocol, which is anytime there is a fatality. VCU detectives are working closely with OSHA detectives and they will examine any and all available evidence."

Both the detectives and OSHA's investigations are "very active and ongoing," officials noted. The 400 block of Melwood Avenue to Baum Boulevard has been closed while the investigation is underway.

The construction worker's name has not been released.

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