Worker dead after falling two storeys from home in East York
Posted December 1, 2023 10:36 am.
Last Updated December 1, 2023 4:53 pm.
One person is dead after falling two storeys from a home under construction in East York on Friday morning.
Emergency crews were called to an address near Yardley and Glenburn avenues, in the area of St. Clair and Victoria Park, around 9 a.m.
Police say a worker fell two storeys from the home that is under construction. Paramedics tell CityNews the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Ministry of Labour has been called in and say an inspector has been assigned to investigate.
“We are saddened to hear about this incident,” reads a statement. “Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of the worker.”
The ministry says the investigation is ongoing and they are unable to provide further details at this time.
This is the 43rd workplace death in Ontario this year. Last year, the Ministry recorded a total of 65 workplace fatalities.
