Forklift accident causes head injury to man, Platteville CO
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Medical EmergencyA 60-year-old man was injured when a forklift tipped over near Weld County Road 17. He was conscious but bleeding from a head wound.
Audio|Heard on: Weld County Fire and EMS
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Dramatic Injury near Weld County Rd 17 Responding Units Engine 3401 Fire medic 3421
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Engine 3401, Fire Medic 3421.
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You're responding on a 30 Bravo 1, 60-year-old male conscious breathing east on this location.
00:22
He was trying to set a pole when the forklift tipped over.
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He is bleeding from his head.
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Just match, engine 3401.
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Go ahead.
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Do we just confirm with the call taker whether or not the party is pinned under the forklift or not?
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Affirm.
00:44
They are not under a forklift.
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He hit his head as it was falling over.
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3401, I copy.
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Thank you for checking.
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Location mentioned:
Weld County Rd 17, Platteville, CO 80651
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