Rochester, NY- Roofer, Jason Regatuso, 32, of Mount Morris, New York, has died from injuries incurred after a ladder broke on a jobsite. Three roofers were sent to Strong Memorial Hospital after a ladder supporting scaffolding broke, causing the men to fall. The other two roofers were released from the hospital. Osha is investigating. More HERE.
St. Louis, MO. – (this is an update from this original post). Roofer Daniel Madden, 66, has died after being in a coma since August 6, due to falling in a hot tar kettle. Madden was given a military honors. Madden was a longtime roofer and Army Ranger veteran. He was given a military funeral and buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. More here.
Vicksburg, MS. Roofer James Pace, 28, of the Malone Construction Company, fell to his death on August 2, 2016, while repairing the Vicksburg Convention Center roof. OSHA and the Vicksburg Police Department are investigating. More here.
Haverford, PA. 37 year old Roy Chacon fell 25 feet to his death on July 7, 2016 according to The Patch. OSHA is investigating.