Overview

• The 48-year-old was applying window film on the exterior dome when a glass panel broke, causing an initial fall into the cupola.
• He hung from a safety rope visible to multiple floors, with a witness estimating about 20 minutes before the line gave way.
• The rope failed and he fell to the reception area; firefighters were called around 12:20 and confirmed his death at the scene.
• São Paulo’s 35th Police District opened a suspicious-death investigation, requested forensics, and the public security secretariat is reviewing employer compliance with safety rules.
• Authorities have not disclosed the hiring company’s name, and the building’s administrator, Barzel Properties, was contacted for comment with no response; occupants were evacuated via the basement.