Man falls while lighting furnace and cannot get up, Coal City WV
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Emergency responders were sent to near Railroad Avenue and Sophia for a 62-year-old man who fell while lighting a furnace and is unable to get up. The man has a history of injuries to his right foot and broken ribs.
Audio|Heard on: Raleigh County Public Safety
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Hi, Charles, Station 120, respond to near Railroad Avenue and Sophia for a lifting assist.
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62-year-old male got down on the floor to light a furnace and is now unable to get up.
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History includes refused right foot and broken ribs. Repeating, Station 120, respond to near Railroad Avenue and Sophia at 150.
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Location mentioned:
Railroad Ave, Coal City, WV 25823
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