Archive for July 20th, 2014

Worker trapped in trench in Niles 7-19-14 (pt 5)

Jul 20

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A few more images from Tim Olk from Saturday’s trench rescue in Niles.

firemen rescue worker trapped in a trench

Tim Olk photo

More photos can be viewed at olkee.smugmug.com

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Worker trapped in trench in Niles 7-19-14 (pt 4)

Jul 20

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More images from Rick Bekielewski of the TRT box in Niles on Saturday. These were very early into the incident.

Rick Bekielewski photo

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Worker trapped in trench in Niles 7-19-14 (pt 3)

Jul 20

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This from Steve Redick

Niles had a TRT (technical rescue) box alarm last night in the 8500 Block of N Olcott. From what I could gather they had one worker trapped in a hole collapse from construction project in front of a house. The Niles aerial was raised with some kind of block or hoist mechanism attached, but not in use when I was there. I could make out some shoring in place, and a “sewer sucker” in use. The victim was extricated apparently in good condition about 90 minutes into the incident. Was able to get some nice rig shots as well.

Steve