Scaffolding collapse in Manassas
FROM Patty Prince, City of Manassas 10/10/21 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Manassas / People & Places /
On Friday, Oct. 8 at about 4 p.m. a construction scaffolding partially collapsed at the under-construction Public Safety Headquarters at 9608 Grant Ave in the City of Manassas.
The scaffolding was in place to support exterior work of the building.
Two workers were injured during the incident. The fall was approximately 30 feet. Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals.
The scene is under investigation by OSHA, and the City of Manassas Risk Management.
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