Scaffolding Drama: Workers Rescued from 78th Floor as Glass Rains Down in NYC
Hold onto your hard hats, folks! In a wild scene straight out of an action movie, two workers found themselves dangling off the 78th floor of a high-rise building in New York City, with broken glass raining down beneath them. The employees were reportedly stuck on unsecured scaffolding, swinging precariously like they were on some twisted carnival ride—definitely not an ideal workday!
The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) jumped into action after getting a distress call just before 10 a.m. on February 28, in the Columbus Circle neighborhood. When the brave firefighters arrived, they found the scaffolding unmoored and flailing against the wall—yikes! Deputy Chief Michael Trahan shared that they quickly cleared pedestrians from the sidewalks, ensuring that no one below would take a hit from the raining shards of glass that seemed to be auditioning for a Hollywood disaster flick.
Firefighters, led by Lt. Nick Schneider, skillfully tied down the right side of the scaffolding, guiding the terrified workers to sit tight as they reeled them back to safety. Thankfully, the workers were harnessed up—thank you, OSHA!—but without proper safety lines, they were still facing a perilously dangerous situation. They’re lucky to have escaped without serious injury, a reminder of how quickly things can turn hairy on the job.
And hold up—did this spectacle grab the attention of bystanders? You bet! Videos of the incident went viral, with folks capturing the scaffolding’s dramatic dance in the high winds. It’s a real-life example of the risks inherent in high-rise work. According to News 12 Long Island, it remains unclear whether the two workers were window washers or maintenance staff, but the whole incident is raising eyebrows around the city.
Once they were safely brought inside, the workers were evaluated by EMS and breezed off to nearby hospitals in stable condition. It just goes to show how crucial safety measures are in such high-stakes environments. Here’s hoping future high-rise rescues involve fewer nail-biting moments and more safety precautions.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, News 12 Long Island, FDNY
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