Pittsburgh, PA — A worker was rushed to the hospital after being freed from a collapsed trench in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on in the Lawrenceville neighborhood on Thursday, May 28, 2015.
The worker was stuck inside a trench dug 18 feet into the ground. The site was using an anti-collapse box inside the trench. However, the injured worker was standing outside of it when the accident happened.
After emergency workers were able to shore of the trench to prevent further collapse, they began digging the man out. As they were digging, the man was given pain medication through an IV, as well as oxygen.
After being removed, the man was taken to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He’s reportedly in good condition.
The man is believed to be an employee of Alton Industries, which was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for its trenching practices in 2012.
The accident is currently being investigated.
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Scene of the Accident
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