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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Firefighters Rescue 2 From Confined Space
On August 12th, 2010 at 12:35 a.m. (4) companies of Charlotte Firefighters, (1) Heavy Rescue Company, (2) Hazardous Materials Response Teams, (1) Urban Search and Rescue Company, and (1) Battalion Chief responded to a report of a person entrapped by a commercial washing machine gate. Firefighters from nearby Station 11 arrived at 12:36 a.m., assessed the situation, and advised that two patients were in a commercial washing machine tube, which is approximately 30 feet in length.The above-ground, horizontal commercial washing machine was being used by a local hospital laundry distribution facility. According to workers on scene, linen became jammed in the machine and workers attempted to free the linen in a hot ambient air environment for hours before becoming incapacitated. After a thorough assessment which included monitoring the air quality of within the confined space, it was determined that two workers were overcome by heat exhaustion.
All readings on the air monitors were normal and no hazardous conditions were detected inside the tube space. With continued air monitoring and ventilation, firefighters took on the tedious task of making entry into the tube to rescue the patients. After maneuvering through the confined space, firefighters were able to reach the patients who were conscious, but incapacitated. Approximately 30 minutes passed before both patients were extricated from the machine due to the confined working space with only one way in and one way out. Both patients were transferred to the care of MEDIC personnel on scene and transported to an area trauma center. Both patients were expected to survive.
Stay Alert, Stay Safe, Stay Alive,
Mark Basnight Captain
Public Affairs Officer
Charlotte Fire Department
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