A Costa Rican painter who fell two stories from a Ridgewood roof has died, authorities confirmed (Haga clic aquí para leer la versión en español).
Ridgewood police said they responded to 152 Kenilworth Road on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 1:45 p.m. for a report of an adult male who had fallen. The victim’s brother, Carlos Solis, identified him to Daily Voice as Heriberto Solís Fallas, 40, of Irvington.
As previously reported, Solís had been working on the roof when he fell and was transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson with serious injuries, according to police. He died the following day. OSHA was notified and began an investigation, noting that Solís had been working for C&W Painting, which had no prior inspection history.
OSHA responded to the scene and was investigating alongside Ridgewood PD.
Boyd A. Loving
“He came seeking a better life,” his family told Daily Voice, describing him as “a very dedicated and responsible person, always willing to help and serve others.” Solís was also the devoted father of two daughters, ages 14 and 12…