Wilmington Fire Department personnel, joined by members of other fire companies, rescued an injured man stranded on a platform at a tower at a New Castle chemical company.
At 09:33 a.m. Wilmington firefighters were dispatched to assist the Holloway Terrace Fire Company on an injured worker at Croda, 315 Cherry Lane. as part of a high angle rescue. Reports indicated an adult male worker injured on a platform 80 feet off the ground. Additional concerns for rescuers was the threat from incoming storm cells.
Initial reports indicated an adult male worker injured on a platform 80 feet off the ground. Additional concerns for rescuers was the threat from incoming storm cells.
Reports indicated an adult male worker injured on a platform 80 feet off the ground. Crews were also concerned about the threat from incoming storm cells.
Holloway Terrace and Wilmington personnel formed a high angle rescue team.
Three members climbed the 80 feet with all the necessary equipment to stabilize the patient.
Upon arrival, the crew worked to prepare the male worker for a lowering operation using an on-site crane. In coordination with crews on the ground, the patient was lowered and turned over to awaiting EMS personnel. The injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
The patient was transported to Christiana Hospital. Other units from the site were from Minquadale, Goodwill, Christiana, Port Penn and also included the New Castle County HACSR Team
