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Worker freed from sand hopper during rescue in Baltimore County

A worker was freed from a sand hopper in Cockeysville after he became trapped on Friday afternoon, Baltimore County rescue officials said

Crews responded to the 10800 block of Beaver Dam Road around 2 p.m., where they found the worker stuck waist-deep in the elevated sand hopper. 

Worker trapped in Baltimore County sand hopper; rescue underway
A worker became trapped in a sand hopper, Baltimore County Fire officials said. Baltimore County Fire Department

A sand hopper is a large, funnel-shaped container that is often used to store and dispense sand or gravel. The machine can be used for construction or farming purposes. 

Around 3:30 p.m., officials said the worker was freed from the sand and walked out of the machine with the help of first responders. 

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