Thursday, August 25, 2011

Window Washer Falls From Lift, Dies In Franklin Park

A Zelienople man died after police said he fell several stories while washing windows at an office building in Franklin Park.The Allegheny County medical examiner's office said Stephen Willoughby, 48, died from injuries sustained in the fall Wednesday afternoon.Willoughby fell at least three stories, police said.Workers at a surgical center in the building attempted CPR before medical personnel arrived, but Willoughby was pronounced dead at the scene."There's a surgical team here. We ran back inside and grabbed them. Thankfully they were still here. They ran outside and tried everything they could to save him," said witness Pat Stewart.The medical examiner's office said Willoughby was not wearing a safety harness. Police said they have contacted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.Channel 11 News learned Willoughby worked for a painting company called Roach Rothers in Upper St. Clair.

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