In Wanaque, N.J. a construction worker fell 40 feet from a construction site on February 3.

Emergency crews were immediately sent to the scene. The worker was transported to the hospital via helicopter. The worker fell from the third floor of an adult living community building. The 23-year-old construction worker was reaching for a propane tank on a forklift while working on the third floor. The tank slipped and caused other tanks to become off balance. This caused the worker to lose his balance and subsequently fall 40 feet. The worker suffered multiple injuries.

If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workplace injury lawyers of Levison Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.