Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Worker falls 130 feet in grain elevator accident

Grand Rapids, MI- On October 8, Jason Radke, 37, fell 130 feet while working on a grain elevator. Jason was standing on a platform, which is fastened to a metal “leg” structure that disperses grain into bins. While Radke was securing a spout to the leg, the V-shaped weld securing the spout to the crane broke and caused Radke to fall 130 feet. He landed in a pile of debris left behind from a demolition of nearby concrete silos. The collapse of the elevator also injured one other worker, Shawn Babbitt, 27. Both workers were immediately transported to the hospital by emergency crews. Radke is reportedly listed in critical condition, while Babbitt is listed in fair condition. OSHA is said to be investigating the incident.

Sources:
Justice News Flash- Construction Accidents

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