Crews rescue worker who was trapped at Paulding rock quarry, officials say

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. — Fire officials have rescued a man who was trapped under material at a Paulding County rock quarry.

The incident happened Tuesday at the rock quarry along Hailey Path in Dallas, Georgia.

Paulding County fire officials confirmed that a man in his mid-30s became stuck in a hopper.

He reportedly fell about 20 feet deep, with more material falling into the hole. This allegedly caused a secondary collapse.

Lt. Steve Mayes of Paulding County Fire said the man, whose identity has not been released, is alive and alert.

Paulding County Fire & Rescue along with Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services, and the city of Dallas officials assisted in the rescue.

Around 2:45 p.m., rescuers pulled the worker out of the rock quarry. He’s been taken to Grady Memorial Hospital by helicopter.

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