A man survived a 40-foot fall into an acid tank in Clifton, New Jersey, rescued by some quick-thinking co-workers. The accident happened at Swepco Tubing, which makes metal tubes. Fire officials say a roofing company employee jumped into a vat of nitric acid to save a co-worker who fell 40 feet through a roof and into the tank. Relatives say 44-year-old Martin Davis suffered a broken rib, punctured lung, and burns on his legs and side. Hes in critical condition.
Worker jumps into vat of acid in Clifton to save colleague
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Workers' Compensation
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