Construction Accident Waltham Ma. 850 Winter Street. 10/21/09

On Wednesday Morning October 21, 2009, Waltham Emergency Services responded to 850 Winter Street for a reported construction accident. Upon arrival of companies, they reported a male pt with a severe compound fracture/partial amputation from the shin down on his right leg and at the request of the paramedics, Medflight was requested. The L/Z was a parking lot near the scene. Medflight transported the patient to Mass General Hospital in Boston. It is reported that a roof top A/C unit fell from a crane striking the patients leg causing the injury. Waltham PD and OSHA were requested and are investigating the incident.