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“On Thursday afternoon, members of the Everett Fire Department responded to a call for an industrial accident at Scrap It Incorporated, which is a metal scrap yard located at 431 2nd Street in Everett.
Upon arriving at the scene, a male was found to be trapped in a piece of heavy equipment used in the process of scrap metal recycling. Mutual aid assistance was provided from Boston, Revere and Somerville, along with support from the Everett Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police, and Cataldo Ambulance Service.
The male patient was removed from the equipment after several hours with the assistance of additional medical personnel that were brought in and the man was transported to an area hospital. Team members from OSHA also responded to the scene to commence the investigation into the incident.
During the incident a member of EFD was also injured and transported to MGH, where he is expected to make a full recovery. The EFD and its members are extremely grateful for all the assistance from the other first responders on scene.
We pray for a speedy recovery and ask for everyone to keep all individuals affected by this terrible accident in your prayers.” -Everett Fire Department.
