A Florida contractor was killed after falling approximately 50 feet at the R/C Reading Movies 11 and IMAX on North 2nd Street in Reading. The contractor was working alone above the ceiling during theater renovations when he fell through a drop ceiling in the auditorium, the Berks County Coroner’s Office said.

Falls remain one of the leading causes of fatal construction and workplace accidents in Pennsylvania, particularly when contractors are working at elevated heights or around unfinished structures. Even when safety harnesses and fall-protection equipment are used, failures in anchoring systems, equipment defects, or inadequate safety procedures can lead to catastrophic outcomes.

For nearly 80 years, Galfand Berger LLP has advocated for workers and families affected by serious construction and fall-related accidents throughout Pennsylvania. We have a lengthy history of handling significant workplace fall injuries, investigating proper fall protection, employee training, safety equipment, and workplace safety standards, and recovering millions of dollars for our clients.

Galfand Berger LLP is a full-service personal injury law firm with nearly 80 years of experience dedicated to helping injured clients seek justice. If you have been injured, call 800-222-8792 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Located in Philadelphia, Bethlehem, Lancaster, and Reading, Pennsylvania, we serve clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.