Nebraska Workers Rescued from Scaffolding

    May 22, 2009
    The workers became trapped when their scaffolding failed outside the building near the ninth floor.

    OMAHA, Neb. --

    Firefighters finished a high-rise rescue of two workers at 11:40 a.m. Friday at the Mutual of Omaha Bank building near 33rd and Farnam streets.

    The workers became trapped when their scaffolding failed outside the building near the ninth floor. The rescue unfolded on the building's west side. Neither worker appeared to have suffered any injuries.

    Firefighters were able to get cables on the scaffolding and pull the first worker to the building's roof at 11:15 a.m. The second worker was rescued at 11:40 a.m.

    Copyright 2009 by KETV.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

    Voice Your Opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Firehouse, create an account today!