A state appeals court upheld a $2.82 million verdict awarded to a roofer injured at the Meadowlands Racetrack, but also turned back the plaintiff’s bid for added damages above that sum.

The Appellate Division on Tuesday affirmed the award to worker Washington Munoz, who was injured when an opaque rubber covering over a drainage hole on the roof caved under his weight and forced him to lose his balance and injure his back and arm.