City wastewater employee falls into empty tank

The employee fell into the tank as they were cleaning it.

Photo by Paige Wilson
Photo by Paige Wilson
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While on the job, an employee at the Ormond Beach wastewater treatment plant fell into an empty tank on Wednesday, Oct. 4

The accident happened around noon as the employee was cleaning an empty equalization tank. According to a city press release, the employee fell about 10 feet, but remained conscious and alert. He was later transported to a local hospital.

This is the first accident of its kind in Ormond Beach.

 

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