Robert R. Franklin, 71, of Celebration, Florida, was identified as the victim after emergency crews were called to the theater in the City of Reading at 11:36 a.m., according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel. <\/p>\n
Franklin was working above the ceiling as an independent contractor during theater renovations when he fell through a drop ceiling, falling about 50 feet, the coroner\u2019s office said. <\/p>\n
He was pronounced dead at 11:57 a.m., authorities said. <\/p>\n
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was notified and responded to the scene, according to the release. <\/p>\n
An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at Reading Hospital and will be conducted by forensic pathologist Dr. Neil Hoffman, officials said. <\/p>\n
The Berks County Coroner\u2019s Office said it was assisted at the scene by the Reading Police Department and Reading Fire Department. <\/p>\n
Details about Franklin\u2019s life were not immediately available. His loved ones are invited to share information with Daily Voice by emailing [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n