Ladder Fall - Manchester, UK

A man has been left with serious head injuries after falling 18ft from a ladder while cleaning windows on a construction site in Little Hulton.

Man left with serious head injuries after falling from ladder while washing windows: A man has been left with serious head injuries after falling 18ft from a ladder while cleaning windows on the Amblecote Green development construction site in Little Hulton. The man, in his 40s, was cleaning the bathroom window of a nearly-completed house on the Amblecote Green development when he fell to the ground. Construction workers at the site off Chedworth Crescent rushed to his aid following the fall around 10am on Thursday.

Emergency services were called to the scene with the air ambulance landing in a nearby football pitch. However the man was eventually taken by road to Salford Royal Hospital for treatment to serious head injuries. It is understood the injured man is not a staff member of City West. Bardsley Construction Ltd said he had been working on the site as a subcontractor. Police cordoned off the house involved plus an adjoining property while investigations took place.

Officers could be seen in the back garden of the house where the accident took place talking to construction staff. People living near the house said they saw construction workers rush to the man’s aid. One woman said: “We saw builders coming from everywhere on the site. “At first we thought it was something to do with the gas. Then the ambulances arrived.”

The development of 34 two and three-bedroom family homes is a joint project between City West housing association and building company Bardsley Construction Limited. The new homes are being built amidst existing properties on the estate off Cleggs Lane. A spokesman for Bardsley Construction Ltd said: “We understand the incident involved a subcontractor using a ladder in the rear garden of a property in Chedworth Crescent to clean the first floor bathroom window.

“The exact circumstances of the incident are being investigated by our on-site health and safety team and operations director in conjunction with Greater Manchester Police and other than expressing our genuine concern for the welfare of the person involved, we are unfortunately unable to comment further while the investigation is ongoing.”

A spokesman for the North West Ambulance Service confirmed that paramedics were called to reports that a man in his 40s had fallen and suffered a serious head injury. A spokeswoman for City West Housing Trust said: “City West Housing Trust is aware of an incident that took place this morning at our Amblecote Green development site in Little Hulton, Salford. “Our priority at present is the welfare of the individual involved.”

Window Cleaner Recovers From Horror Crash

Chris Stoneman, 62, is planning to ride 1,000miles in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Leeds window cleaner recovers from horror crash to take on 1,000mile charity ride: A Leeds window cleaner who broke his neck in a horrific road accident has pledged to raise funds for the charity that came to his aid. Chris Stoneman, from Woodhouse, became the 2,000th person to be rescued by the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) when the rapid response charity was called out to help him after he smashed into a wall on his motorbike in 2007.

The 62-year-old had driven over a patch of diesel, which his bike slipped on, sending him careering into a wall on a road near Settle, North Yorkshire. After a slow and painful five-month recovery, Chris has swapped his biking leathers for a cycle helmet and will ride 1,000miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats over just 10 days in July.

The father-of-two said: “I know it’s going to be really tough cycling 100 miles a day, but we are training hard and I just wanted to do something that would raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. “It’s a fantastic charity that provides a lifesaving service. Living where we do there are a lot of people who enjoy the countryside by biking, cycling, climbing, going horse riding and walking and you never know when you might need that helicopter.”

Chris is hoping to raise more than £1,000 for the YAA, which needs to raise £9,990 every day to keep its two helicopters in the air. Now in the midst of an intense training regime, he has given up his love of motorcycling for good and joined Airedale Olympic Cycling Club. He added: “The thing I missed most about biking was the adrenaline rush, but cycling really gives you an incredible buzz and is such a brilliant thing to do.”

To donate visit www.justgiving.com/Chris-Stoneman3

30 Foot Ladder Fall For Window Cleaner

The Wiltshire air ambulance landed on Marlborough Common to airlift Robin Salkeld to Frenchay.

Malborough window cleaner airlifted after fall: Window cleaner Robin Salkeld was airlifted to hospital on Monday lunchtime after he fell from a ladder and through a conservatory roof of a house at The Green, Marlborough. Mr Salkeld, of Church Street, Great Bedwyn, was taken to Frenchay Hospital, Bristol with severe lacerations. He was cleaning an upstairs window of a house belonging to Trevor and Sally Brown when the accident happened at around 12.30pm.
 

Sgt Barry Reed of Marlborough police said officers were called to Marlborough Common to clear the area so the air ambulance could land. Steve Pascall, who lives opposite the house in Oxford Street, saw the ambulance arrive. He said: “I don’t think anyone was home because Tony was called and arrived home at the same time as the police.” Mr Pascall who knows Mr Salkeld as he is their window cleaner said: “We feel sorry for him because Robin is such a super guy, so helpful.
 

“It’s so sad when this happens to anybody, but when it happens to someone like him, who is so helpful, it is an absolute tragedy.” Mrs Reed said today: “I do not want to say anything without checking with his wife first.” A spokesman for Wiltshire Air Ambulance said: “A patient who fell 30ft from a ladder and through a conservatory roof was airlifted to a major trauma centre.”

Window Cleaner Praises Air Ambulance After Ladder Fall

Tony of "All Bright Window Cleaning Services," a window cleaner of nearly 20 years was finishing his final window on the second storey of a house in Ascot when the ladder toppled over, sending him crashing to the ground.

Injured window cleaner to raise cash for Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance: A window cleaner is rallying support for the heroes who flew him to hospital after he fell from a 15ft ladder, breaking six bones. Tony Bonnett, 35, wants to raise awareness of Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance after he was flown to hospital following the accident at 10.30am on Friday, December 21.

He said: “I want to say a big thanks to the ambulance and air ambulance service that helped me and also people need to be aware that the air ambulance is only supported by charity, so people really need to support them.”

The window cleaner of nearly 20 years was finishing his final window on the second storey of a house in Ascot when the ladder toppled over, sending him crashing to the ground. He said: “I think I span round three times and it was a lottery as to where I could have landed. “It is a miracle I landed on my side and not on my head.”

Tony, of Cricket Field Grove, Crowthorne, was strapped to a full body and neck brace and flown to Frimley Park Hospital, where it was discovered he had broken his shoulder and three ribs, fractured his elbow and pelvis and bruised his lungs. He said: “I was in a lot of pain but the crew were really good – I felt like I was in safe hands. Before I knew it I was in the helicopter and they were giving me the thumbs up and asking if I was alright.”

Tony spent his 35th birthday on December 22 and Christmas in hospital before being released on crutches Thursday, December 27. He said: “I have gained more being in hospital than I would sitting in a pub – it makes you realise what people do for you. Life is too short – if I landed on my head that would have been it for me.” His sister Vivienne Bonnett, 38, from Bracknell, said: “I cannot stress enough what a fantastic job the air ambulance did and we also encourage others to support this fantastic service.”

When Tony is back to full fitness the family plans to do a fundraising event for the air ambulance. A Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust spokeswoman said: “We are so pleased Tony is recovering from his accident and that we were able to help him and we wish him best wishes for the New Year. “But we could not be able to do this without the fantastic support from the communities we serve. As a charity we do not receive any funding from central Government, nor the National Lottery, and we rely solely on donations from the public.”

Window Cleaner To Thank Air Ambulance With Thousand Mile Bike Ride

Zach and friends make 1,000-mile journey to thank doctor who saved his life: A year ago Zach Davey woke from an induced coma to be told he was lucky to be alive. The week before, the 20-year-old had been rushed to hospital by air ambulance with serious head and brain injuries after a life-threatening motorcycle accident. Twelve months on, Zach and two friends are preparing to cycle close to 1,000 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End to raise money for the team of flying doctors who saved his life. He said: "It has been a long road to recovery and now I'm doing well, although I do have problems with my short term memory and sometimes can suffer from epileptic fits. "However, if it wasn't for the air ambulance I may not be here today, let alone riding nearly 1,000 miles."

Window cleaner Zach, from Hinckley, was out riding with friends when the accident happened in Fenn Lanes, near Dadlington, in June 2009. He said he remembered swerving to avoid a car before crashing into a tree stump. "I remember waking up and seeing my bike in bits down the road," he said. "I started to cry, then tried to get up and couldn't. "Next thing I knew, I woke up in hospital."



Zach was given emergency treatment at the scene before being flown to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire by the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) in under 10 minutes. The service which covers Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Rutland was busy on another mission at the time of Zach's accident. The journey by road would have taken around 40 minutes. The speed of the air ambulance staff was vital to ensuring Zach's survival. In hospital he was found to have suffered two serious brain haemorrhages and was placed in a week-long induced coma to give his body a chance to recover.

He then spent a further week in hospital. He said: "Doctors in the hospital told me that if it wasn't for the air ambulance I would have been paralysed or worse and I am truly grateful. "Having the doctor on board the air ambulance definitely made a difference. Quite simply they brought hospital to me and saved my life." Zach and his friends Richard Earp and Tom Dickinson, also from Hinckley, aim to complete the gruelling bike ride in 13 days and raise £3,000 in sponsorship. The trio are to begin their attempt on Friday, August 27.

“Once in hospital my family and friends were told that I had severely bruised my brain, I was in a controlled coma for 10 days. The doctors had to try two times to bring me round as I had done so much damage to my head. “Now I’m on the road to recovery, 14 months ahead of schedule and we are attempting to push bike 1,000 plus miles. We are hoping to raise at least £3,000.”
Other fundraising events are being held throughout the months leading up to ride at the end of August. These include a line dancing night with a bike bonanza prize draw during the night. Tickets will be available once a date has been decided. For further details search on Facebook for Zach, Tom and Rich cycle John O’Groats to Lands End for Air Ambulance. Donations can also be made at http://www.justgiving.com/thebigcycleride2010.

Window Washer Business Idol & Another UK Fall

Window-washing company wins Business Idol competition: The winner of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce's third annual Business Idol competition was A Sparkling View/DirtyBlinds a window-washing/blinds- cleaning company based in Warwick. Christine Regan-Lake, center, of Redlake Inc. and one of the Idol judges, is shown presenting Tammy and Pete Artusa with their trophy (donated by Corporate Images of Marlboro).

Window cleaner in hospital after fall: A 45-year old Alvechurch man was airlifted to hospital after suffering multiple injuries when he fell while cleaning windows. The incident happened at a property in Slater Road, Bentley Heath, near Solihull at around 6.30pm last night. A rapid response vehicle along with two community first responders and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “The man was cleaning first floor windows when it appears he fell approximately 20 feet onto concrete. “The man was initially unconscious, but gradually came round as he was treated by ambulance staff. "He had suffered potentially serious chest, back and head injuries. He was immobilised before being airlifted to the Regional Trauma Centre at Selly Oak Hospital where medics were on standby for his arrival.
“The paramedic on the rapid response vehicle said that the incident had gone extremely well. The aircraft was able to land in the park just behind the house.”

Window cleaner treated after fall: A window cleaner who apparently fell about 20ft onto concrete has been airlifted to hospital. The 45-year-old, from Alvechurch, Birmingham, was cleaning first-floor windows at a property in Bentley Heath, Solihull, on Monday evening. The man, who was initially unconscious, suffered potentially serious chest, back and head injuries, the ambulance service said. He was taken to Selly Oak Hospital after the incident in Slater Road.