Construction Worker Suffers ‘Traumatic Injury’ After Excavator Bucket Falls on Him
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- A Washington man suffered a “traumatic injury” while working at a construction site
- The unnamed individual sustained injuries to the lower half of his body when an excavator bucket fell on him
- He was transported via a medical helicopter to an emergency room
A Washington man was injured while working at a construction site after an excavator bucket fell on him earlier this week.
Emergency responders were alerted of the incident at approximately 8:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday, June 3, according to the Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue. The “traumatic injury” happened in a complex multi-agency operation off Lewis River Road in Woodland, Wash.
The worker, whose name was not publicly released, was “in a 15 ft trench” when “a piece of heavy machinery fell” on him, the organization said in a statement.
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He “was able to be extricated, and life flighted out, sustaining injuries to his lower extremities,” CCFD said.
Images published on CCFD’s Facebook page showed multiple crew members, including local medics, as well as individuals with Portland Fire & Rescue, Vancouver Fire, FD6, Life Flight, and the Woodland Police Department working together for the “difficult rescue.”
“I can’t help but reflect on the incredible teamwork shown by all the responding agencies during this rescue. Moments like this are a clear reminder that we operate better together,” one person commented under CCFD’s post.
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Another wrote, “Prayers for the worker who was injured. Thankful rescuers were able to get them help quickly.”
The incident remains under investigation, KATU-TV reported.
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