The man critically injured on the job at the Flour Mill silos property on Notre Dame Avenue remains on the road to recovery in the hospital, his family has reported.
On Wednesday, Cameron Stone’s mother, Line Stone, noted that they’re “in for a long road for his recovery.” By mid-day today, a family member told Sudbury.com that there was no further update at that time.
In Line’s update, which was shared on a GoFundMe campaign set up for Cameron, it’s noted that the 26-year-old “basically has most of the bones in his body broken.”
“Multiple vertebrates which we are waiting on his surgery to try and stabilize. A lot of his ribs are also broken. He will need thoracic surgery for this seeing as it ruptured his thoracic duct which is part of the lymphatic system,” she added.
“As far as they can tell his brain is OK, although (there is) still blood in areas so we won't know if there is damage until they take him out of the induced coma. Really hopeful that he will be able to talk to us but he will be in severe pain which will totally break my heart.
“We definitely have a long road ahead but we are so thankful that he is alive. A miracle really, especially falling from 60 feet harnessed to a lift.”
Along with providing an update on Cameron’s condition, his mother thanked people for the support they have offered the family, including through online fundraisers that have been raising money to support them in whatever financial needs they might have during Cameron’s recovery.
Cameron’s common-law partner, Brittany Sheahan, is currently caring for their infant daughter, Serenity, who was born less than two months ago.
The GoFundMe fundraiser organized by cousin Alora Violet-Marie Kerr has raised $18,315 against a goal of $10,000, while a GoFundMe fundraiser by friend Breanne Ross has raised $5,130, bringing to the total amount raised to $23,445.
“I want to thank everyone for the strong support that we have been receiving from friends, family, the community and complete strangers. It is amazing how people come together in a time of need,” Line wrote.
“I know that in a couple of weeks the news of Cameron Stone’s accident will die down but we are in for a long road for his recovery. It will take all of the strength our family has to help him through his recovery.”
Stone was working as an employee of CK Construction Inc. – a contractor hired by the city to help clean up the silos site for a 111th anniversary celebration and lights display planned for later this year.
In emailed correspondence with Sudbury.com, a ministry spokesperson noted that two inspectors and two engineers attended the workspace and issued one requirement to the city and one requirement to CK Construction Inc.
The spokesperson also clarified that requirements “are types of orders issued when an inspector needs together information or determine/verify compliance. Examples include a requirement to provide documents, records or information or to keep employees away from the scene (hold the scene).”
Their investigation is ongoing.
At the scene of the incident on Monday, an extended cherry picker was seen toppled over. In an image, one of its supporting wheels was seen sunken in a hole in the ground.
Tyler Clarke covers city hall and political affairs for Sudbury.com.
