US Aggregates says airlift was carried out in just over 60 minutes (Image Credit: US Aggregates)
The drill was carried out in collaboration with Ozinga, Monon Fire Department, Monticello Fire Department, and Lutheran Health Network.
During the drill, an Ozinga employee noticed one of the 'workers' (a dummy filled with water) was unresponsive.
US Aggregates says: “With the collaboration of everyone involved, we were able to airlift the worker out in just over 60 minutes.”
John Masterson, event organiser, says: “The reason we do EAD’s is to allow us to be better prepared for an emergency situation if it arises. These allow training and updates for our team members in emergency preparedness, communication, and execution with our first responders along with helping educate our first responders in mine safety and rescue.”
