Man rescued after 20-foot fall into concrete pit at Raleigh plant

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Friday, December 20, 2019
Construction worker rescued after falling into concrete pit
A man was rescued after falling 20 feet at a Raleigh Waste Water Plant.

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- A man was rescued after a 20-foot fall at a Raleigh waste water plant on Friday.

The city said a construction worker fell into a concrete vat at the plant on Battle Bridge Road around 9 a.m. He was removed at 10:18 and taken to the hospital. His injuries aren't considered life-threatening.

Nearly 50 EMS and firefighters responded. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was on site investigating along with the City of Raleigh.

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