FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – An investigation is underway Thursday after three workers fell from scaffolding at a construction site in Fort Lauderdale.
The incident occurred just before 8:30 a.m. at an apartment building under construction at 475 SW 27th Ave.
According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, three workers fell about 15 feet from a scaffolding.
Officials said it’s unclear at this time whether there was a scaffolding failure or what caused the workers to fall.
Two of the workers were transported as trauma alerts to Broward Health Medical Center, and are listed in serious condition. The third worker was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
An Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigator responded. FLFR has since reported the incident to OSHA, which will perform any required investigations.
As for the construction site, work has been halted for the time being.