Update: Worker Unhurt After Scaffolding Tips at Shores Building

Update, 6 p.m. with new details and word of the structure being removed.

A worker was safe Monday after his scaffolding tipped at a Shores condominium building, and firefighters kept watch afterward until the structure was straightened and lowered safely.

The window washer, according to the city, escaped through a unit in the 15-story building at 1830 Avenida del Mundo shortly after the 1:35 p.m. accident. Initially he was saved by a safety harness, as the platform fell and pointed toward the ground.

Firefighters asked residents in units below the floor to remain indoors and away from their windows as a precaution until they could lower the platform, which took place about 5:15 p.m. The ground also was cleared below in case the scaffolding were to fall. 

The 40-foot platform had been hoisted by a window-washing company.

“Our main concern is getting the platform safely to the ground,” Fire Chief Mike Blood said via a city statement. “We will be working with the contractor to use appropriate measures in getting this resolved as quickly and as safely as we can.” 

Shortly before 3:30 p.m. fire officials could be heard saying on the scanner that workers were “going to start leveling out the platform,” but added that the process could take a while. 

City of San Diego and federal firefighters aided Coronado's department in the operation.