The man who fell from the stands at PPG Paints Arena during the Pittbsurgh Penguins' game on Monday against the St. Louis Blues and suffered life-threatening injuries was not using the staircases during the incident, officials said on Thursday.

A joint statement from Oak View Group and the Pittsburgh Penguins said the fan was "not using the designated staircase at the time of the incident and the safety barrier remained intact." Oak View Group manages the arena.

"All safety barriers were constructed in accordance with building and safety codes and have been properly maintained," the statement went on to say. "The facility is inspected annually and remains safe."

A spokesperson for Pittsburgh Public Safety said on Thursday that witnesses told police the fan was stepping over seats when

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