Worker falls 50 feet from tank in NW Portland, dies
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A tank maintenance worker fell up to 50 feet from the top of an empty fuel tank and did not survive, Portland Fire and Rescue tweeted.
Rescue crews were able access the tank from the ground level at the location around NW Doane and Front near St. Johns Bridge. Authorities said all the hazardous materials had already been removed.
“Earlier today, there was a contractor fatality at Kinder Morgan's Willbridge Terminal in Portland, Oregon. Our thoughts are with the contractor's family and our employees following this event,” Kinder Morgan said in a statement – noting the incident is under investigation.
No further information is available at this time.
KOIN 6 News will update this story with more details as they become known.