Employee suffers exposure after gas canister explosion, Wolcott CO
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At Wolcott Yacht Club near U.S. Highway 6, an employee was driving a tractor recklessly when a gas canister exploded. The employee experienced a headache and was exposed to some substance. First responders were requested for assistance.
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Transcript:
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Engine 12, Wolcott Yacht Club, near U.S. Highway 6.
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First responder request.
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(name withheld), (name withheld), (name withheld), (name withheld), (name withheld), first name, (name withheld).
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(name withheld), (name withheld), date of birth, (number withheld) out of Colorado.
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1537. Go to 5 o'clock, before, please.
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Go ahead.
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Colorado 156, Victor Young Queen.
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1737. 1737.
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Medic 10, engine 12, your response to the Wolcott Yacht Club, near U.S. Highway 6.
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One of the employees was recklessly driving a tractor, suffered headache, gas canister exploded.
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Some substance got on the reporting person.
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This is a first responder request from County.
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Location mentioned:
US-6, Wolcott, CO 81655
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