In The News 18 September 2015

Paint Creek Joint EMS and Fire District rescues workers from boom lift

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Paint Creek Joint EMS and Fire District and AEP were called to the Old Pants Factory housing complex on North West Street in Hillsboro on Thursday, Sept. 17.

Workers at the top of the building became too close to high-voltage power lines and were trapped in a boom lift.

The workers were safely rescued and no injuries were reported.


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