Man dies after falling into 20-foot shaft at Orlando-area construction site, officials say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Orange County fire officials said a man who fell into a 20-foot shaft at an Orlando-area worksite on Wednesday has died.
The call reporting the incident near Palm Parkway and Central Florida Parkway near SeaWorld Orlando came in just after noon.
Crews were able to pull the man from the shaft, according to Orange County Fire Rescue. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. A preliminary investigation indicates that the man may have been struck by something before the fall.
"At this point, we have no reason to believe any foul play is involved," an Orange County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified and is expected to open an investigation. No other details have been released at this time.
This is a developing story.