MANSFIELD, MASS. (WHDH) - Emergency crews responded to a report of a worker injured after falling from scaffolding in Mansfield on Wednesday.
Police and fire crews arrived on the scene at 16 Erick Road following a report of an injured worker.
The victim, a 25-year-old man, was reportedly in and out of consciousness. He was treated by first responders at the scene.
The victim was then transported to Rhode Island Hospital via a medical helicopter.
Officials, in coordination with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), say the worker fell approximately 20 feet from scaffolding along the side of a building at the address.
Initial reports indicate the scaffolding may have been compromised.
Officials say they are still investigating the incident.
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