Worker rushed to hospital after leg caught in auger

Kaylee Douglas/KFOR

November 13, 2023 at 5:59 PM

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – First responders were called to a northeast Oklahoma City work site Monday afternoon on a report of a worker’s leg caught in an auger.

Authorities were called to a field near NE 36th and Grand around 3:30 p.m. Monday.

Officials say Standard Testing was operating a drilling rig for soil testing when a worker’s leg and clothing were caught up in the rotating auger portion of the equipment.

The worker was rushed to the hospital. There is currently no word on their condition.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KFOR.com Oklahoma City.

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