Ralph E. Jones, Inc

Maintenance worker rescued after falling ill in Florida water tank

Emergency crews were called to a water tower in Palm Coast, Florida when a water tank worker became disoriented. It is suspected that the heat played a factor in the incident.

The 30 minute recovery effort was difficult due to the size and shape of the tank. However, the individual was taken to the hospital where officials would not comment on the condition of the patient.

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Summer’s heat can be deceptively dangerous, especially when working outside. Ralph E. Jones reminds you to take breaks and drink lots of water to stay hydrated. We take every precaution to make sure our crews are safe on the job.