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Man dies after falling from roof in West Haven

Posted at 11:11 AM, Apr 30, 2013
and last updated 2013-05-01 08:34:02-04

WEST HAVEN, Utah — A 35-year-old Harrisville man died Tuesday morning after he fell from a structure in West Haven.

The incident happened around 9:15 at 2841 W 1800 S. According to the Weber County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was working on a welding project when he unclipped his safety harness to retrieve some material.

A wind gust came up and knocked the man off the structure. He fell about 25 feet.

The victim’s name was not released pending notification of his family.