UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Jonathan Fitzick, 24, from Ocean City. He suffered a fractured right femur and lacerations to his head. He is doing well and in stable condition at Atlantic City Medical Center – City Division.
Other agencies involved during the incident were Wildwood Police Department and the City of Wildwood Construction Office. The Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has also been on scene ensuring compliance with safety standards for this type of work.
WILDWOOD – Wildwood City Fire Department was dispatched to 604 West Rio Grande Avenue for an industrial accident. Chief Daniel Speigel arrived on scene initially and discovered a house that was being raised had a structural collapse.
A worker who was in the area of the collapse was struck in the head by a beam, fell into the water and then was pinned under the water by a chain wrapped around his leg. Engine Company 38, under the command of Capt. Mathew Johnson, arrived, was briefed and then began operations to remove the victim.
Speigel requested Wildwood Rescue Company 3 and North Wildwood Engine 2 to the scene along with Cape May County’s Regional Urban Search Team (R.U.S.T.). Firefighters donned cold water rescue equipment and then utilized bolt cutters to cut and remove the chain from the victim’s leg. The victim was then able to be removed and transferred to a waiting ambulance for treatment.
Due to the victims injuries, AtlanticCare paramedics treated on scene and the victim was then transferred to an awaiting Medivac. The patient was transported to Atlantic City Medical Center – Trauma Unit, City Division.
The victim’s name is not being released at this time pending notification to relatives.
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