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Calgary Rescue: Worker Pulled From 30-Foot Manhole
24 Oct
Summary
- Worker fell approximately 30 feet into a manhole.
- Firefighters used a rope rescue system for extraction.
- The incident occurred Friday morning at a construction site.
On Friday morning, a construction worker sustained injuries after falling approximately 30 feet into a manhole at a site located in the 8000 block of 34 Avenue N.W. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 8:40 a.m.
Calgary fire crews arrived promptly and assessed the situation. Firefighters initiated patient care using air-monitoring equipment to stabilize the worker. The department's technical rescue team then established a rope rescue system.
This specialized system was crucial for the safe retrieval of the worker from the deep manhole. After being securely packaged for transport, the individual was successfully removed. Alberta Health Services transported the patient to a hospital, reporting them in stable condition. Occupational Health and Safety is investigating the circumstances that led to this incident.
