The Luzerne County authorities have disclosed the identity of a person who passed away on Friday as a result of injuries incurred in an accident that was related to construction. The individual was 41 years old. Under the guidance of Jill Matthews, the Luzerne County Coroner’s Office found the dead to be Anthony Santanna, who fell from a roof at a home project site and perished.
Following reports of a serious fall, emergency response teams including firefighters, law enforcement, and medical professionals were sent to Plymouth Avenue close to West End Road at about two p.m. Arriving, responders found the person who had fallen from the roof of a house under construction.
The man suffered several traumatic injuries according to a forensic pathologist’s medical investigation, which immediately caused death on scene. The results, given by Dr. Gary Ross, established the cause of death; the incident has been labelled as unintentional in character.
Local authorities and safety professionals keep assessing the situation around the incident underlining the need of rigorous adherence to safety rules at building sites. Not further information has been made public until continuous investigation is conducted.
This tragedy emphasises the inherent dangers involved in building and the great importance of awareness and thorough safety precautions on every job site.
