A CONSTRUCTION worker is in a critical condition after being crushed by a sheet of glass outside the Launceston General Hospital yesterday.
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The glazier was working on the hospital's new integrated care centre in Frankland Street when the glass fell on him.
Ambulance Tasmania received the call around 10am, and treated the man for severe lacerations.
A hospital spokeswoman said he also suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries, and was taken to the emergency department in a serious condition.
By yesterday afternoon his condition had deteriorated, and he was listed as critical but stable.
The hospital's occupational health and safety officers attended but work continued at the construction site, which is managed by Fairbrother. The company's general manager Peter Killick said he could not comment on the accident because the worker was a subcontractor from an interstate firm.
Workplace Standards, which is investigating the incident, said the man was employed by Hi Tech Glazing.