Worker sustains burns after explosion while jackhammering, Waterford OH
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Fire & ArsonA man in his mid-40s was burned on his lower body and hand after a small explosion while jackhammering near Sparling Road in Waterford. There was no active fire reported. The man was able to walk and was treated at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Beverly Fire
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02:42
Transcript:
00:00
All the Beverly Fire Squad personnel, please support the Firehouse.
00:03
We have a squad run.
00:04
Speak to Globe.
00:07
Globe, near Sparling Road, near Sparling Road.
00:12
I have reported a male mid-40s, as burnt,
00:19
lower part of his body.
00:23
The other days clear at 3 o'clock.
00:33
Unit 250 respondent.
00:39
3 o'clock.
00:50
Unit 2507 is calling.
00:57
3-1. Unit 250, Beverly Base.
01:08
Good.
01:10
Did the caller specify the severity of the burns?
01:17
Negative. Caller disconnected, I'm trying to get him back on the line now.
01:22
Caller advised the patient was jackhammering.
01:26
Apparently hit something there was a small explosion that burnt the lower part of his body.
01:33
There is no fire though.
01:39
Here, there.
01:44
I really rent you on responding.
01:59
You're clear.
02:00
I'll also be advised to make contact back with the caller.
02:04
The patient was up and walking around.
02:09
It's just the front of his legs, possibly one of his hands,
02:14
have some burns on it.
02:17
You're clear.
02:27
Rusty one of everybody, did they also advise where at the plant they want us to go or they'll have a flyer for us?
02:35
He's right up at the guard shack.
02:41
Here's clear, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Sparling Rd, Waterford, OH 45786
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