The auditorium at Portland
Indiana · United States · School
He was up a tall ladder changing a bulb over the stage, with a man holding the foot of it. He lost his balance and hit the man on the way down.
A caretaker at this school in Portland, Indiana was up a tall ladder in the auditorium, changing a light bulb over the stage. Another man was holding the bottom of the ladder.
He lost his balance and fell, striking the man below him.
It did not break his fall. He was killed instantly, of a broken neck.
This is the sixth or seventh account in this collection of somebody killed working above a school stage, and the consistency is not folklore. Changing lamps over an auditorium stage is done from a ladder or a catwalk, by one man, usually out of hours, with a hard floor underneath.
The detail about the second man is what makes this one particular. He was there, holding the ladder, doing exactly what he was supposed to do.
The building is former school property.
FAQ
Where is The auditorium at Portland located?
The auditorium at Portland is in Indiana, United States.
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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.