Crews working on the construction of a new public safety center in Manassas fell 9 meters to the ground.
From the government of Manassas: At around 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 8, scaffolding at the Public Safety Headquarters under construction at 9608 Grant Ave in the city of Manassas partially collapsed. The scaffolding served to support the building’s exterior work. Two workers were injured in the incident. The fall was about 30 meters. Both suffered life-threatening injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals. The scene is being investigated by OSHA and Manassas City Risk Management.
The new 68,000 square foot facility at 9608 Grant Avenue will house the city police, 911 911, fire department and IT department. The $ 49 million project, which is still under construction, should open in June, according to the city’s capital development plan.
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