MONTPELIER, Ind. (The Star Press) — Authorities say an eastern Indiana man has died in a fall at his workplace.

Blackford County Coroner Zach Crouch says 51-year-old Jeffrey Humphries of Montpelier was pronounced dead at the scene at NRP of Indiana in Montpelier.

Crouch says Humphries was on a ladder when he fell to the floor, suffering head injuries Tuesday. The Star Press reports authorities estimated the fall at 10 to 12 feet.

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