Worker slips from ladder, falls into 20-foot vault at Skyline High School

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A worker slipped from a ladder and fell into a 20-foot deep vault at Skyline High School, which is undergoing partial demolition.

The worker wasn’t able to climb out, so several crews with Unified Fire Authority packaged them in a full-body harness and used ropes and “mechanical advantage” to haul them out vertically.

A HAZMAT team also monitored the enclosed space for hazardous materials.

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“We have specialized technicians in all areas of rescue, and we come together quickly and efficiently to provide the most favorable outcome,” the fire department said…

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