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Updated: 4:18 PM Jul 30, 2010
UPDATE- Grain Bin Accident: Survivor Released from Hospital
The only survivor of Wednesday’s fatal grain bin accident has been released from the hospital.
Posted: 1:53 PM Jul 28, 2010 |
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CARROLL COUNTY (WIFR) -- 20-year-old William Piper was released from OSF Saint Anthony hospital today .
Federal labor officials say preliminary investigations show the grain bin accident in that left two people dead and a third hospitalized was quote "very preventable."
A spokesperson for Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA says investigators found no safety program at the grain bin and one worker was underage .
Wyatt Whitebread,14 and Alejandro Pacas,19 died after becoming trapped inside a bin holding corn at Haasbach LLC on mill road in Mount Carroll.
William Piper,20, survived the accident and is being treated at OSF Saint Anthony Hospital for leg injuries and is now in fair condition. OSHA says the three employees were working inside the bin when the accident happened. A fourth worker outside the bin was not injured.
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this was very tragic.. i knew Wyatt Whitebread & i have been friends with him for a while. he was a loving & free-spiritted kid with a huge heart. R.I.P. buddy, we love you!
Prayers and thoughts to the families of the young victims. Such a tragic loss of life in the days when all we hear about are young boys shooting or being shot. Peace be with their loved ones during these difficult times - from one farming community to another!
I feel for these families.. I can say I do know what a horrible experiance this is.. Four months ago I lost my husband in Steward ,Illinois in a Grain Bin accident.. I will pray for the strength and courage for these families to face the even harder times that are going to face them now..
