2 Injured, Oil Rig Collapsed on Pacific Coast Highway near 2nd Street [Long Beach, CA]

2 Hurt in Oil Rig Accident on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach

 
LONG BEACH, CA (February 29, 2024) — Two people were injured after an oil rig collapsed on Pacific Coast Highway near 2nd Street.
 
According to Long Beach Fire Department officials, the oil rig accident happened around 2:00 p.m. Monday. For an unknown reason, an oil derek gave way in a pumping unit area and dragged another material down on top of it. Subsequently, a worker, reportedly strapped inside a steel cage 50 feet above the pumping unit, fell during the incident. Soon after, Long Beach Fire paramedics arrived, freed him from the wreckage and rushed him into a hospital where he remains in stable condition.
 
Another worker reported minor injuries in the accident. Authorities did not say what caused the oil rig accident, but an investigation is ongoing.
 
Remember to keep in mind all safety precautions when working in dangerous areas. Wear protective gear and follow the rules to ensure safety. Communicating with coworkers is also essential for a safe working environment.

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