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Construction Worker Falls 12 Feet in Fort Hamilton

By Julie Shapiro | August 9, 2012 5:18pm | Updated on August 9, 2012 5:53pm
Scaffolding at 185 Marine Ave., where a worker fell 12 feet Aug. 9, 2012.
Scaffolding at 185 Marine Ave., where a worker fell 12 feet Aug. 9, 2012.
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BROOKLYN — A construction worker was hurt after falling 12 feet from scaffolding at a Fort Hamilton building Thursday afternoon, officials said.

The 37-year-old man fell while working at 185 Marine Ave. just before 3:45 p.m. and suffered multiple non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to Maimonides Hospital, the FDNY said.

The DOB issued a stop-work order on the building in 2008 but partially lifted it in June to allow workers to restore the structure's facade, according to online documents.

The cause of Thursday's accident was not immediately clear.

Department of Buildings inspectors arrived at 185 Marine Ave., where a worker fell Aug. 9, 2012.
Department of Buildings inspectors arrived at 185 Marine Ave., where a worker fell Aug. 9, 2012.
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