Two workers were injured after falling off the roof of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium on Thursday morning.
At the time of the accident, the workers were on top of the stadium working on fabric roof panels. The two men slipped on the icy roof and slid some 250 feet before their fall was stopped by the gutter.
According to Arlington fire officials, it appeared that the men were wearing safety harnesses but that their harnesses were not attached to the roof. Typical fall gear, when used properly, said Arlington Assistant Fire Chief Don Crowson, would have prevented the men from falling for more than about six feet.
One of the injured workers has been identified as Jose Hernandez, who called 911 to report the accident at around 7 a.m. Hernandez said he injured his hands and neck.
The second worker, whose name has not yet been released, suffered a broken leg as well as chest and head injuries. He also lost consciousness. He was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas by helicopter.
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