Essex DA Releases Name Of Man Who Died In Danvers Fall

DANVERS, MA -- The worker who died after falling from a ladder at ITW Polymers Adhesives in Danvers Tuesday was Anthony Lyon, 42, of Pottstown, PA, according to the Essex County District Attorney's office. When Danvers fire crews responded at 8:38 am yesterday, Lyons was conscious but had sustained severe injuries. Lyon went into cardiac arrest while being transported from the scene of the accident to a Medflight helicopter.

Medics made the decision to reroute to Beverly Hospital. Lyon reportedly died en route to the facility. Lyon was a contract employee with Allentown, PA-based Tougher Sheet & Steel. A spokesperson for the company was not immediately available for comment Wednesday.

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