Worker Died in Revere Roof Fall Accident on Payson Street

REVERE, MASSACHUSETTS (October 21, 2025) – A worker from El Salvador has tragically died in a Revere workplace accident after falling from a three-story building along Payson Street.

Suffolk County officials are saying that the accident took place on Tuesday. The worker was on his first official day on the job when he fell from the roof.

Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident to help the victim. Sadly, due to the severe nature of his injuries he later died.

Revere officials placed a cease-and-desist letter on the door of the building. Work has been halted until further notice.

A full investigation into the fatal accident by OSHA remains ongoing at this time.

Liability for Suffolk County Workplace Falls

Construction companies in Massachusetts have a legal obligation to protect workers from reasonably foreseeable sources of harm. This necessitates that they maintain worksites in a reasonably safe condition. It also requires that workers be provided with all of the safety equipment and training necessary to prevent falls, which are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the construction industry. Construction companies should take several measures to protect workers from falls.

• Fall Protection: Workers should be provided with personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) whenever they are working at heights of six feet or more.
• Hazard Identification: Safety inspectors should identify all potential fall hazards and take appropriate action.
• Training and Supervision: Workers should receive ample training, particularly when they are working at heights. Their actions should be carefully monitored to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Safety Barriers: Construction companies should consider installing guardrails and other safety barriers to prevent workers from falling in certain locations.

When a worker is injured or killed in Massachusetts, they or their family will typically have recourse through the workers’ compensation system. This is a no-fault insurance system designed to help workers. There is no need for an injured worker or family member to demonstrate that one or more parties were negligent. In addition to workers’ compensation, an injured worker may have legal recourse through a third-party liability claim. A third-party liability claim may be possible if an entity separate from the worker’s employer contributed to an accident.

Third-Party Liability for Workplace Falls

Far too many workers are seriously injured or killed in preventable falls each year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “In 2023, about 1 in 5 (20.8 percent) workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry and 38.5 percent of these deaths were due to falls, slips, and trips. The construction industry accounted for 47.8 percent of all fatal falls, slips, and trips in 2023.” There could be numerous sources of third-party liability for any construction fall in Massachusetts.

• Site Owner: A property owner could be liable for a construction accident if they failed to maintain a work site in a reasonably safe condition. This may include instances where a worksite had unprotected edges or open holes.
• General Contractor: A general contractor could be liable if they fail to follow OSHA regulations for fall protection.
• Subcontractor: Construction companies are often made up of a blend of different contractors and subcontractors working towards a common goal. A subcontractor could face liability if they created a hazardous condition that resulted in a fall.
• Equipment Manufacturers: The company that manufactured a piece of construction equipment could also face legal responsibility if it was defective. This may include instances where a scaffold or guardrail failed due to faulty support joints.

Many lawsuits have been filed in Massachusetts after workers were injured or killed in construction falls. An example of this is the case of Vicuna v. Draper Properties, Inc., 99 Mass. App. Ct. 1123 (Rule 1:28) (2021). A contractor was seriously injured after falling from a roof while attempting to remove snow. Attorneys for the plaintiff argued that the site owner was responsible for failing to provide fall protection. The family of any person who died in a workplace accident should strongly consider all of their legal options.

Investigating Massachusetts Construction Accidents

We at DiBella Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in this Revere construction accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to OSHA. There needs to be a thorough investigation so that other tragedies like this can be prevented. Many questions remain unanswered. Was the victim provided fall protection? Were there guardrails or other safety measures at this job site to prevent falls?

Do you need more information about a Revere construction accident? Our team of Boston construction accident attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here to serve your needs. You’re always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (617) 870-0907.