Actual Rescue Operations
Yes - The LIBERTY GRAIN RESCUE TUBE® has been used during the successful extrication of
individuals from grain. The names of the victims and rescue workers, all of whom survived,
have been omitted pending permission to disclose their identities or by request.
German Valley, Illinois Rescue - September 9th, 2009
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MABAS Division #25 Technical Rescue Team Saves a Life
Big thanks to the MABAS Division #25 Technical Rescue Team in LaSalle County, Illinois. On
July 10th, 2008 an individual trapped in grain was rescued by members of the MABAS
Technical Rescue Team. The engulfment occurred when a male grainery worker inadvertently
stepped and then slipped into an opening at the base of a large steel bin. As grain inflowed
upon the victim, he was able to call for help. Near-by workers immediately called 911 and
organized a response. Seeing that more grain might inflow and completely cover the victim,
workers placed a ..... (click to read the rest of the story)
Hopper Tank Rescue: Monticello, Illinois
On September 9th, 2008, a worker was rescued from engulfment in grain. The victim was
buried by corn up to his nose, covering his mouth. The account is documented in the attached
article: Case Study - Hopper Tank Rescue - Pgs. 88-92. The article, used with permission,
appeared in the January/February edition of the Grain Journal - Electronic Version.
individuals from grain. The names of the victims and rescue workers, all of whom survived,
have been omitted pending permission to disclose their identities or by request.
German Valley, Illinois Rescue - September 9th, 2009
Click here to see pictures!!! Then Click on Photo Gallery
MABAS Division #25 Technical Rescue Team Saves a Life
Big thanks to the MABAS Division #25 Technical Rescue Team in LaSalle County, Illinois. On
July 10th, 2008 an individual trapped in grain was rescued by members of the MABAS
Technical Rescue Team. The engulfment occurred when a male grainery worker inadvertently
stepped and then slipped into an opening at the base of a large steel bin. As grain inflowed
upon the victim, he was able to call for help. Near-by workers immediately called 911 and
organized a response. Seeing that more grain might inflow and completely cover the victim,
workers placed a ..... (click to read the rest of the story)
Hopper Tank Rescue: Monticello, Illinois
On September 9th, 2008, a worker was rescued from engulfment in grain. The victim was
buried by corn up to his nose, covering his mouth. The account is documented in the attached
article: Case Study - Hopper Tank Rescue - Pgs. 88-92. The article, used with permission,
appeared in the January/February edition of the Grain Journal - Electronic Version.
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