Boeing worker seriously injured in industrial accident
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EVERETT, Wash. -- A Boeing employee was seriously injured Monday night in an industrial accident at the company's Everett factory.
The accident happened at about 7:30 p.m. when a worker somehow became pinned between the spoiler and wing assembly on a 747 aircraft, according to Rick Robinson of the Everett Fire Department.
Boeing's emergency medical team administered aid to the man until paramedics from the Everett Fire Department arrived on scene.
The man was transported to Providence Medical Center with serious injuries.
In a written statement, Boeing's Jim Proulx said "At this time, our focus remains on the welfare of the injured employee and the family. We are in contact with the family and are offering assistance."
Proulx wouldn't comment on the severity of the man's injuries or how the accident happened, but he said Boeing is investigating.
Monday's incident was the second serious accident involving a Boeing employee in as many months.
On Feb. 3, a member of Boeing's ground crew was run over by a Boeing 787 at Paine Field.
The man was trapped for a time, but crews were eventually able to get him out from underneath the plane. He survived his injuries, but doctors were forced to amputate both of his legs.
The accident happened at about 7:30 p.m. when a worker somehow became pinned between the spoiler and wing assembly on a 747 aircraft, according to Rick Robinson of the Everett Fire Department.
Boeing's emergency medical team administered aid to the man until paramedics from the Everett Fire Department arrived on scene.
The man was transported to Providence Medical Center with serious injuries.
In a written statement, Boeing's Jim Proulx said "At this time, our focus remains on the welfare of the injured employee and the family. We are in contact with the family and are offering assistance."
Proulx wouldn't comment on the severity of the man's injuries or how the accident happened, but he said Boeing is investigating.
Monday's incident was the second serious accident involving a Boeing employee in as many months.
On Feb. 3, a member of Boeing's ground crew was run over by a Boeing 787 at Paine Field.
The man was trapped for a time, but crews were eventually able to get him out from underneath the plane. He survived his injuries, but doctors were forced to amputate both of his legs.
