Male worker injured by falling stone in underground mine, Westmoreland County PA
Medical EmergencyA male worker in an underground mine was injured when a 500-pound stone fell on his leg from about 30 feet. He is no longer trapped but may have two broken legs and unclear consciousness. Emergency teams are responding to assist.
Audio|Source: Westmoreland County Fire
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Swamination 71, Indiana Rescue 120 response. 311 Corey Ridge Dairy Township. He TornSmon. Amilless assist for a malpatient. Underground, a leg injury, attack 11. 71 ignore you dispatch.
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Key 71 so long? Go ahead, dispatch. The mail's still in the mine. It's unknown if he's responsive or not. 1210.10, 4, Q71. It's unknown if a male is responsive. They were saying a stone approximately 500 pounds fell approximately 30 feet and hit him. He's no longer trapped under the stone.
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possibly two fractured legs and unknown consciousness status. Receive. Have a patchout, please. Fire, attack 11. Counting 71 assistance in attack 11.
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Rescue 71 in with two? Rescue 71. Chief 71's in on type 11 just 5. Time for...
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Location mentioned:
Ridge Rd, Derry Township, PA 15627
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