The incident happened on Gilbert Road just south of Queen Creek Road around noon on Monday, when first responders were called to the scene
Maricopa County, AZ – A man was seriously injured after falling from scaffolding at a construction site in the East Valley on Monday afternoon, according to fire officials.
The incident happened on Gilbert Road just south of Queen Creek Road around noon on Monday, when first responders were called to the scene.
Preliminary information indicates the man fell between 20 to 25 feet from scaffolding at the job site. Specific details about the activities leading up to the fall and whether any safety equipment was in use were not released in the available reports.
The adult male victim was transported by medical personnel to Chandler Regional Medical Center in serious but stable condition.
No further details about his identity or condition have been provided. Fire officials have not yet determined a cause for the fall, and investigations are ongoing to understand how and why the incident occurred.
Fire crews and emergency responders worked together at the scene to provide medical care and secure the area before the victim’s transport to the hospital.
The construction site fall remains under investigation by local authorities as more information continues to be gathered.
Arizona Construction Accident Statistics
In Arizona, workplace falls remain a significant cause of serious injury. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were over 5,000 reported nonfatal occupational injuries involving falls in 2024 across industries including construction.
The Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) data also shows that falls from heights continue to rank among the top causes of worksite trauma in the state.
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