Worker dies after falling from construction scaffolding at Pittsburgh school, police say - CBS Pittsburgh

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
500 block of North Highland Avenue
Incident type
Fall, Workplace, Swimming Pool

Summary

Fall Injury Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: A woman fell approximately 30 feet from construction scaffolding at Obama Academy in Pittsburgh and was found at the bottom of an empty pool. She suffered severe head injuries, was transported to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed construction worker Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Worker dies after falling from construction scaffolding at Pittsburgh school, police say - CBS Pittsburgh

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