Worker saved from cave in on sewer job

Creator

Tony Slaughter

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Identifier

20126236

Description

Charles Ray Roberts, 38 was buried alive in a sewer ditch cave in at 9:10 am Thursday. He was shoveled out in good condition 20 minutes later. In the picture, Roberts nearly free, halfway out of a trap.

Archival Date

1959-02-26

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-213

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Mechanical systems components; Refuse disposal; Hydraulic facilities