Dec 19, 2023

Fire Department rescues two Cargill workers from 70 feet in the air

Posted Dec 19, 2023 12:30 PM
Photos Hutchinson Fire Dept.
Photos Hutchinson Fire Dept.

RENO COUNTY — The Hutchinson Fire Department responded Monday afternoon to Cargill Salt for a report of two workers stuck on a hydraulic man lift, according to a media release.

Firefighters found the lift about 70 feet above ground. It was having mechanical problems and could not lower the men to the ground. Hutch Fire used a 100-foot aerial ladder to maneuver into position and transfer the workers from the man lift to the aerial platform.

Using the aerial ladder, workers were safely returned to the ground and assessed for injuries within about 15 minutes.