Update #SanYsidroRescue *COMPLETE* Confined Space Rescue; 09:35AM; 1600 San Ysidro Dr; internal:/; #BeverlyCrest the rescue has been successfully completed; a 30 year-old M delivery truck driver bringing steel rebar to the residential construction site exited his truck; He apparently stepped on plywood covering one of several deep holes on the property; He fell as many as 50' down the 24" diameter hole, landing feet first on compacted soil; LAFD Urban Search and Rescue specialists worked with LAFD neighborhood firefighters to: secure the site, introduce fresh air into the hole via a confined space ventilation system, assess the man's physical predicament, establish communications (first verbally and later via radio they lowered to him) to keep him from becoming in greater peril; He remained conscious with minor injury and was able to assist LAFD in placing a harness secured to a rope around his body; Firefighters used an aerial ladder truck in a crane-like fashion, and delicately raised him to ground level with the fire truck's winch; The man was brought to ground level at 9:35AM, and is in fair condition, with lacerations to his head and face; He has been taken to an area hospital by LAFD Paramedics for further evaluation; CalIOSHA has been notified and will be handling any investigation; NFD; Brian Humphrey
Update Confined Space Rescue #SanYsidroRescue *COMPLETE* 10/27/2016
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