Posted Nov 12, 2006, 7:37 PM
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Originally Posted by donybrx
Re: the Sterling Tower.....Looks like they're not gonna implode it, after all, but there's drama afoot anyway......
11/10/2006
No one hurt when construction vehicle falls two floors at Hotel Sterling project
STAFF REPORT
A construction vehicle being used to tear down the Hotel Sterling tower in downtown Wilkes-Barre fell from a 12th story concrete perch Monday through two floors below, according to the company handling the project.
The operator of the vehicle, Carlos DeLoa, was not injured and refused treatment after the fall that occurred when a portion of the 12th floor collapsed, the company said in a press release sent Thursday.
However, DeLoa was taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure and released.
The vehicle involved was a skid-steer loader, commonly known as a “Bobcat,” the company said.
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating.
Monday’s accident shows the poor condition of the structure, the company said.
Tearing down the Hotel Sterling tower is part of a plan to revitalize the former hotel property.
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I would imagine a change of pants/underwear was in order for Mr. DeLoa. 
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