Pasco County, FL (July 26, 2018) – A Pasco County trench collapse took place at a construction site, which left one man with serious injuries. The incident happened in Wesley Chapel and caused water to rise up to the man’s chest. There was a three-hour rescue to get the man to safety.
Firefighters had to rush to get the man to safety, which included helping to keep him from sinking and moving all of the dirt aside. The incident happened on Monday afternoon and water flooded up to the man’s chest. Firefighters had to move quickly to remove water from the trench, and used buckets to remove the water before a vacuum truck came to the scene.
After a three-hour operation and a lot of panic, they finally brought the man to safety. Many people worked together with specialized training to ensure that he was brought to safety.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration were called to the scene to investigate how it happened. The man’s name has not yet been released, but he is expected to recover.
Accidents don’t just take place on our roadways every year. Sometimes, they also happen in our construction zones and cause chaos. Our condolences are with you if you have been injured in a serious construction zone accident.
The moments following an accident with injuries can be a scary and overwhelming time for the victim and their family. We want to help protect you and your rights during this difficult time. Call us for more info at Rubenstein Law.
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