Grader driver’s close call in hills
A GRADER driver was in a serious but stable condition after his machine slid and tumbled down a steep hill at Krowera last Thursday.
The driver was working in a paddock off Baker Road.
He was found conscious with broken bones in his pelvis and facial injuries.
The contactor was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital at around 10.30am.
The Kongwak and Loch CFA assisted paramedics to transport the patient out of the grader and into the helicopter at the top of the gully.
“All agencies worked side by side to ensure the best outcome for the patient,” secretary of the Kongwak CFA Nick Stevens said.
“It’s a reminder to take care out there and look out for each other.”
WorkSafe Victoria officers also attended the scene.
“Things like this highlight the dangers that farmers and contractors face,” captain of the Kongwak CFA Ross Olden said.
“Our thoughts are with the family and we wish him a speedy recovery.”
Unfortunate accident: a grader driver rolled down a steep hill in a paddock in Krowera last Thursday.
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Posted by Tayla Kershaw on May 16 2017. Filed under News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry
