Durban metal worker critically injured in 12m fall off roof

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A Durban sheet-metal worker was critically injured after landing headfirst on concrete in a 12m fall on Tuesday.

A Durban sheet-metal worker fell 12m on to a concrete floor from a roof he had been working on in Durban North.A Durban sheet-metal worker was critically injured after landing head-first on concrete in a 12m fall.

“Reports indicate a worker changing metal roof sheeting had fallen through at a joint between two sheets. The patient, an adult male about 30 years of age, had fallen 12m, slamming headfirst into the concrete floor.” “The man was stabilised by a Netcare 911 emergency care practitioner and transported by ambulance to hospital,” said Herbst.

Herbst said they responded to calls for help at a business in Botha's Hill, west of Durban, after midday.

 

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