- David Mendes, 34, was working on the roof of a Ct. social club Tuesday
- He was checking an exhaust fan when he fell 10ft onto a barbecue grill
- Mendes became impaled on a piece of metal and was transported to the hospital with a foot of it still in his chest
- He’s listed in critical but was conscious and alert when he was transported
- Mendes’ friends took to Facebook to pray for his full recovery
Connecticut fire officials say a man is in critical condition after he fell from a roof and became impaled on a barbecue grill rotisserie stand.
David Mendes, 34, was working on the roof of Casa Do Benfica Soccer and Social Club in Danbury, and fell about 10ft on a metal post that was inside of a rotisserie style barbecue pit.
The post, which was an inch thick at points, had to be sawed off and a foot long portion remained inside the left part of his chest so paramedics could safely transport him to the hospital.
David Mendes was doing work on a roof when he fell 10ft onto a metal pole in a barbecue pit
Mendes was doing work on an exhaust fan at the Casa Do Benfica Soccer and Social Club
Witnesses speaking to the News-Times said the electrician was inspecting the roof’s exhaust fan when he took the horrific fall.
A spokesman for the Danbury Fire Department said he was in critical condition and would be undergoing surgery.
Witnesses told the News-Times he was conscious and alert after the accident, and that his family members were with him at the hospital on Tuesday.
Friends took to Facebook to offer prayers and wishes for their friend’s speedy recovery.
One friend wrote: ‘Please say A prayer for our dear friend David Mendes he is in need of all our prayers!!!’ Comments and well wishes poured in under the post.
Prayers for Mendes’ friends poured in on Facebook wishing him a quick recovery
Fire Department spokesman Jamie Gagliardo said Mendes was in critical condition and would undergo surgery Tuesday afternoon.
Witnesses said Mendes was conscious and alert after the accident.