A WORKER, in his 30s, sustained multiple injuries after he fell through the roof of a business in a Briardene.
Netcare 911’s spokesperson, Shawn Herbst, said the worker hit the floor head first.
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“Reports indicate that a worker, changing metal roof sheeting, had fallen through at a joint between the two sheets,” he said.
Herbst added the patient fell approximately 12m.
“The patient had worn a fall protection harness which was connected to a lead line. However, the lead line was not under tension. The man sustained polytraumatic injuries and was stabilised on scene. He was transported to hospital,” he said.
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