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Worker Falls 50 Feet From Acrisure Stadium Scoreboard, Critically Injured During SNF Setup

Detectives documented the scene with drones for an on-site investigation.

Overview

  • The fall happened around 10 p.m. on Oct. 25 while crews prepared the venue for Sunday Night Football following an earlier college game.
  • Rescue medics reached the worker on a mid-level catwalk, stabilized him, and used a Stokes basket and rope system to lower him to an ambulance.
  • He suffered severe lower-extremity injuries with significant blood loss and was transported in critical condition to Allegheny General Hospital.
  • A Steelers spokesperson said the injured person was a crew member installing production equipment; his identity has not been released.
  • Multiple outlets report he was working for a vendor on behalf of NBC Sports, and at least one report mentions a possible OSHA review with no official agency confirmation.