Backhoe operator injured by object piercing cheek, Effingham SC


A man operating a backhoe near Fernie Leaf Road in Effingham fell and was injured when an object pierced his cheek. Emergency medical and fire rescue teams were dispatched to assist.
Audio|Source: Howe Springs Fire Rescue
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Transcript:
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call three fire department station two seven two five respond along with medic six one a six six one seven fernie leaf road in effingham near fernie leaf road in effingham you're responding to a patient
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725, respond along with Medic 6-1 to near fernie leaf road in effingham, near fernie leaf road in effingham.
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You're responding to a male patient who fell,
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and now they're saying he was on his backhoe and something went through his cheek.
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You have to go past the two houses, he'll be back across a ditch, back in this where he's normally at.
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Copy, Senator.
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See,
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61, 758.
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Go ahead and head that way.
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Copy that. Central 758 in route.
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6 to 1, I copy 725, cancel.
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Copy 758, cancel.
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Copy 758, 7.5,
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7.5.
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We're trying to get further information now.
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It looks like they may be wanting us to meet them in round.
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6.0's response.
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Yes,
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man, what kind of vehicle there?
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We're trying to find out.
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We're coming up to South Lawrence High School.
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Location mentioned:
Effingham, SC 29541
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