Neighborhood Firefighters arrived quickly to meet a group extricating a man trapped beneath a 20' x 30' carport that had collapsed during a remodeling project.
View Larger (you can also click, grab & zoom the pre-incident image above)
According to witnesses, the work group - which included one or more members of the homeowner's family, had been in the midst of replacing or repairing the footings of a heavy timber peak-roofed carport at the rear of the property, when the temporarily supported structure suddenly collapsed.
As a witness summoned aid, the team of remodelers commenced rescue of their friend with lightning speed, using a jack to hoist the 600 square-foot structure enough to nearly free the trapped man on firefighter's arrival.
Despite the instant effort of witnesses and swift arrival of Los Angeles Firefighters, the 38 year-old victim proved beyond medical help and was declared dead at the scene.
A positive identification of the deceased man, as well as the exact cause, time and manner of his death will be determined by the Coroner's Office.
Issues regarding the presence, need or worksite use of safety equipment and approved procedures were initially placed within the purview of Cal/OSHA officials, and later the City of Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety.
Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
发表评论