Speeding and reckless boat captain Paul Noury is facing fines and potential jail time after crashing a speeding boat into Stearns Wharf in the Santa Barbara Harbor.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A boat captain is facing fines and potential jail time after crashing a boat into Stearns Wharf in the Santa Barbara Harbor.

Harbor Operations Manager Mick Kronman identified the operator of the 24-foot rigid hauled inflatable with propellers as Santa Barbara resident Paul Noury. Noury is also the captain of Santa Barbara Yacht Charters, according to its website.

The boat carrying seven people slammed into Stearns Wharf late Sunday afternoon.

Kronman said Noury was traveling at a high rate of speed before the crash.

Witnesses and photographer Christopher Foley, who captured it all on his camera, said Koury was doing loops and donuts "dangerously" close to the pier.

The impact sent three people into the water. Luckily, they were able to get out on their own without any visible injuries. Kronman said the outcome could have been deadly.

Kronman said Harbor Patrol is taking the incident seriously, "This kind of vessel operation is dangerous to everyone, the people on board, nearby boats."

Koury was cited for a misdemeanor for reckless and negligent vessel operation.

When reached by phone, Koury said the throttle got stuck and "I couldn't make the turn like I always do."

Koury said he was going about 20 miles per hour, but was not doing donuts or loops. "There was nothing I could really do," he said. "It was an accident."Kronman said Harbor Patrol is taking the incident seriously, "This kind of vessel operation is dangerous to everyone, the people on board, nearby boats." Koury was cited for a misdemeanor for reckless and negligent vessel operation. 

When reached by phone, Koury said the throttle got stuck and "I couldn't make the turn like I always do." Koury said he was going about 20 miles per hour, but was not doing donuts or loops. "There was nothing I could really do," he said. "It was an accident."

A 13-year-old boy received minor injuries July 4 after Fish & Wildlife police say a pontoon boat ran into his boat docked at Massey’s Landing.

A boy, 13, was injured July 4 following a boat crash at Massey’s Landing. INDIAN RIVER VOL. FIRE CO. PHOTO

July 5, 2017


A 13-year-old boy received minor injuries July 4 after Fish & Wildlife police say a pontoon boat ran into his boat docked at Massey’s Landing.

The crash happened at 3:45 p.m. when a pontoon boat was going too fast and ran into a docked boat, said Lt. John McDerby of the Division of Fish & Wildlife.

A boy, 13, and his mother were on the docked boat at the time of the crash; the boy was taken to Beebe Healthcare where he was treated for minor injuries, McDerby said.

The crash remains under investigation.

Inexperienced pilot Justin G. Knight of Midlothian and his son injured after the brand new Aviat A-1C-180 Husky plane nose-dived in a cornfield, causing the plane to catch fire in Dillwyn, Virginia

Inexperienced pilot Justin G. Knight of Midlothian, critically injured

A Chesterfield County man and his 11-year-old son were injured Tuesday afternoon — the father critically — when the small plane the man was piloting crashed in Buckingham County.

State police said officers were called to the 100 block of Mountain View Lane in Dillwyn at 12:24 p.m. An Aviat A-1C-180 had stalled out, causing it to crash-land in a cornfield.

The pilot, Justin G. Knight of Midlothian, was flown to the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Knight’s son, the plane’s only passenger, suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation, state police said.

Based on FAA records, Midlothian had just bought the newly manufactured plane and he was learning to fly it.  He was obviously inexperienced in flying this plane and pilot error is the cause of this crash.
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Separately, a day earlier in Prince Edward County, the pilot of a small plane suffered serious injuries after he crash-landed his aircraft, state police said.

The Piper plane ran out of fuel while in the air, and the pilot of the private plane was forced to make a crash landing in a cornfield about 1:05 p.m. Monday near the intersection of state Route 658 and state Route 700, police said. The impact of the crash caused the aircraft to catch fire.

The pilot, Philip Cianciolo of Wallingford, Conn., was flown to VCU Medical Center in Richmond for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Cianciolo, who was the plane’s only occupant, was flying from North Carolina to Connecticut at the time of the crash.

The Federal Aviation Association and the National Transportation Safety Board have been notified of both crashes, state police said.
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 The plane nose dived, sign of a fatal pilot error.

Justin Glade Knight, the Chesterfield County man injured in a Tuesday plane crash in Buckingham County, is the president and CEO of Apple Hospitality REIT Inc., a Richmond-based real estate investment trust.

A Wednesday statement released by the company stated that Knight "sustained serious, non-life-threatening injuries" in the crash.

Knight was flown to the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville after the small plane he was flying crashed in a cornfield in Buckingham County. His 11-year-old son was also in the plane and was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

While Knight recovers, Krissy Gathright, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Bryan Peery, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will share responsibilities and oversight of Apple Hospitality, according to the company's statement.

The U.Va. Medical Center said Knight was in fair condition at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Knight was appointed to the position of CEO of the company in 2014. He has served on the company's board of directors since 2015. Knight joined the company in 2000. Apple Hospitality REIT owns one of the largest portfolios of upscale service hotels in the United States, owning 235 hotels across 33 states.

The 44-year-old Midlothian man also serves on the Board of Trustees for Southern Virginia University in Buena Vista. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University in Utah, and is married with four children.

Knight is the son of Glade M. Knight, the company’s executive chairman and founder, and the brother of Nelson G. Knight, the company’s executive vice president and chief investment officer.

Glade Knight also founded Apple Ten and served as chairman and CEO of that company until its merger with Apple Hospitality in September 2016. He is the largest shareholder among directors and company officers of Apple Hospitality, owning 10.2 million shares or 4.6 percent of common stock, according to the company's May 18 proxy statement.

Justin Knight, also one of the top 10 shareholders among directors and officers, owns 1.3 million shares, according to the public filing.

Apple Hospitality's stock, APLE, closed at $18.72, down 31 cents.

“We greatly appreciate the concern for Justin’s well-being and the outpouring of support following yesterday’s accident,” Glade Knight said in the statement. “We feel very fortunate that the injuries he sustained were not more serious and we look forward to his full recovery.”

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Last Action Date	2017-04-24
Airworthiness Date	2016-12-01		Expiration Date	2020-04-30
Manufacturer_Name	AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC		Model Name	A-1C-180
Registrant Name	INSPIRE AVIATION LLC		Street	814 E MAIN ST
Registrant City	RICHMOND		Registrant State	VA
Registrant Zip Code	232193306		Country	UNITED STATES
Region	Eastern		Registrant Type	Corporation
Fract Owner			Certificate Issue Date	2017-04-24
Status	N-Number Assigned and Registered
Serial Number	3272		Aircraft Type	Fixed wing single engine
Mode S Code	50527765		Year Mfr	2016
Aircraft Category	Land		Builder Certification	Type Certificated
Number Engines	1		Number Seats	2
Aircraft Weight	CLASS 1		Aircraft Cruising Speed	0
Airworthiness Classification	Standard		Approved Operation Codes	Normal
Engine Manufacturer	LYCOMING
Engine Model Name	O-360-A1P		Engine Type	Reciprocating
Engine Horsepower/Thrust	0		Fuel Consumed	0.00

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Date:	04-JUL-2017
Time:	12:24LT
Type:	Aviat A-1C-180 Husky
Owner/operator:	Inspire Aviation LLC
Registration:	N272WY
C/n / msn:	3372
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Airplane damage:	Substantial
Location:	Dillwyn, Buckingham County, south of Enonville, VA -   United States of America
Phase:	Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Private landing strip Alcoma Rd.
Destination airport:	Private landing strip Alcoma Rd.

Narrative:
The aircraft was flying locally and impacted cornfield terrain in a steep nose-down altitude in Dillwyn, Virginia. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot onboard was seriously injured.
The passenger (11) onboard the aircraft received minor injuries.

Sources:

http://www.richmond.com/news/local/city-of-richmond/pilot-of-plane-crash-in-buckingham-suffers-life-threatening-injuries/article_6ef75e54-0c95-5f15-a4a7-aede9604dfa5.html
http://wric.com/2017/07/04/2-injured-in-buckingham-county-plane-crash/
https://www.google.com/maps/place/100+Mountain+View+Lane,+Dillwyn,+VA+23936/@37.4924541,-78.5196323,20z/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x89b3add2bcf7f4e1:0x6d46b3c25e7bcf6c!5m1!1e3?hl=en-us
http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=N272WY
http://buyaircrafts.com/2017/04/11/2016-aviat-husky-a-1c-for-sale/

RIDING ATV AT NIGHT IS VERY, VERY DANGEROUS: Speeding and/or careless Brock A. Hannawell, 19, of Birnamwood died in an ATV crash at 1:20 am in Shawano County, Wisconsin

BIRNAMWOOD, WI - A 19-year-old Birnamwood man died in an ATV crash early Tuesday morning, according to the Shawano County Sheriff's Office.

The crash happened at about 1:20 a.m. off the end of Killdeer Lane, about one mile north of the village of Birnamwood.

A caller reported the teen, who was later identified as Brock Hannawell, of Birnamwood, was unconscious and not breathing. Paramedics and deputies responded, but Hannawell died at the scene. An 18-year-old woman who was a passenger in the crash was not hurt.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

This teen had a death wish: speeding tickets, all kinds of rough riding and speeding eventually took a toll on his young life.  Live and learn, learn and live. 


Here is his obituary:


Brock A. Hannawell, 19, of Birnamwood, died unexpectedly(?) (we think he had a death wish with all his speeding stunts) in the town of Aniwa on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 following an ATV accident. 

He was born on April 19, 1998 in Wausau, the son of Bobby Hannawell and Susie Grafton. Brock was raised in Birnamwood and attended Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School. 

Brock worked at Sugarbush Pheasant Ranch in Aniwa and was currently employed at Lake Aire Construction, Birnamwood.

Brock was an avid outdoorsman and had an adventurous spirit. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an expert archer. He was a member of the Birnamwood Bow Hunters Club where he held the only perfect score. Brock loved to go offroading on his dirt bike and four wheeler as well as snowmobiling in the winter. Brock had the biggest heart and cared deeply about everyone. He loved to just hang out and had many friends whom he considered his family. He was a member of St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church, Phlox.

Brock is survived by his sister, Sierra Hannawell, Birnamwood, his parents, Bobby (Sue VanProoyen) Hannawell and Susie (Jeremy Berger) Grafton, all of Birnamwood; his beloved dog, Zeus; grandparents, Terry (Terri) Hannawell of Sparta, Sherry (Larry) Resch of Birnamwood and James Grafton of Moline, IL; girlfriend, Lonnie Bierman of Antigo and aunts and uncles, Jim (Lynn) Grafton and Lori VanderVinne, all of Illinois.

Brock was preceded in death by his grandmother, Julie Grafton and great grandmother, Margaret Peg "Granny" Flamingo.

The funeral service will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood. Deacon Thomas Hartman will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Cemetery, Birnamwood. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Memories and condolences may be shared at schmidtschulta.com or Schmidt Schulta Funeral Home on Facebook. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Birnamwood Bow Hunters Club in honor of Brock.



SO MANY YOUNG LIVES HAVE BEEN LOST FROM ATV ACCIDENTS
Oregon OSHA Posts ATV Safety Fact Sheet

Paved roads, excessive speed, steep slopes, and carrying passengers and unstable loads are the chief risks and hazards for ATV riders, the sheet explains.
 

Oregon OSHA recently posted a fact sheet about all-terrain vehicles, explaining Oregon's three ATV classifications, listing the industries from which accepted disabling claims involving ATVs in Oregon originated in 2009-2013, and offering guidance on hazards, PPE, training, and state laws. Anyone younger than 18 who rides an ATV on public lands must wear an approved motorcycle helmet with the chinstrap fastened, for example, except when the ATV is being used exclusively in farming, agriculture, forestry, or nursery or Christmas tree growing operations; the ATV is being used on land owned or leased by the vehicle's owner; or the ATV is a street-legal Class II vehicle registered in Oregon.

The fact sheet shows that more than half of the accepted disabling claims -- 59 out of 110 during the five-year period -- came from the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industries in Oregon. Another 17 came from local and state governments. Only two came from the construction industry, both in 2010.

Paved roads, excessive speed, steep slopes, and carrying passengers and unstable loads are the chief risks and hazards for ATV riders, the sheet explains.


Riding risks and hazards of ATV
 
Paved roads.
ATVs can be difficult to control on paved roads, even at slow speeds. They
are also a hazard for other motorists who pass them on highways.

Rough terrain and excessive speed.
ATVs make it easier to reach remote locations, but drivers need to be aware of rocks, logs, ditches, equipment, and other obstacles. Driving too fast limits reaction time and increases the risk of overturning the ATV or striking and unmarked object.

Steep slopes.
ATVs are easy to overturn, especially on steep slopes. Inexperienced
drivers tend to overestimate an ATV’s stability on such terrain. Traveling across slopes on three-wheeled vehicles is particularly dangerous
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Passengers and unstable loads.
Most ATVs are not designed to carry passengers; an extra rider does not have a secure place to stand or sit and makes the vehicle unstable. Improperly secured cargo also affects an ATV’s stability.==================

Early Morning ATV Accident Turns Fatal

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department responded to an ATV accident in the Town of Aniwa early Tuesday morning. The incident took place at the end of Killdeer Lane, just north of Birnamwood.

Sheriff Officials say a 19-year-old male who was identified as Brock Hannawell of Birnamwood, was found unconscious and not breathing. Officials say he passed away at the scene as a result of injuries from the accident. An 18-year-old female passenger, identified as Lonnie Bierman of Antigo was not injured.

Sheriff Officials say speed does not appear to be a factor at this time, but the accident remains under investigation.   This kid was very-very reckless by driving at 1:20 am.  His facebook postings show his love for speeding and rough riding stunts.  He reached his final destination because of this.  

Birnamwood Fire and Ambulance and the Wisconsin DNR assisted at the scene.

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TOWN OF ANIWA, Wis. (WBAY) - A 19-year-old man is dead after an ATV crash in the town of Aniwa Tuesday morning.

Shawano County Sheriff's Office got a 911 call about the accident at 1:20 a.m. It was located off the end of Killdeer Ln, one mile north of the village of Birnamwood, in the town of Aniwa.

Brock Hannawell was operating the ATV was found unconscious and not breathing and died on scene from his injuries.

The 18-year-old female passenger, Lonnie Bierman was not hurt.

According to the Shawano County Sheriff's Office, the accident is currently under investigation but speed does not appear to be a factor at this time.

Birnamwood Fire and Ambulance assisted the sheriff's office as well as the Wisconsin DNR.

Lonnie Bierman was uninjured

Gregory Morris, 62, of Mahwah was found dead, pinned underneath the ATV vehicle in the Hillburn, NY woods along the New York-New Jersey border

HILLBURN, NY - Ramapo police today identified the New Jersey man found dead in the woods following an ATV crash.

Gregory Morris, 62, of Mahwah was found pinned underneath the vehicle in the woods along the New York-New Jersey border on Tuesday, police said.

Intro about Gregory Morris from his Facebook page:

• Former Owner-operator at Morris Enterprises
• Went to Northern Valley Regional Demarest High School
• Lives in Mahwah, New Jersey
• Married
• From Haworth, New Jersey

Ramapo Detective Sgt. Brian Corbett said detectives continued to investigate the cause of Morris' death.


Morris was last seen about 3 p.m. Monday going into the woods to ride his all-terrain vehicle, police said. After he did not return, he was reported to the police as a missing person with an existing medical condition.

Mahwah police found his body, using the pings of his cell phone to determine the device was in the Ramapo Mountains, approximately 1,000 feet into Hillburn.

Mahwah officers Kevin Tielemans and Timothy Letavish responded to the general area of the last cellphone ping and found Morris pinned underneath his ATV, according to Mahwah Police Chief James Batelli.

Ramapo police and Rockland Paramedics Services Inc. then responded and declared him dead.

Morris showed no vital signs and New York authorities pronounced him dead at the scene, according to Batelli.

Due to the rugged terrain, the New Jersey Search & Rescue Unit and Hillburn volunteer firefighters assisted in the search and provided ATVs to transport police and medical response teams.

Corbett said detectives expect to wrap up the investigation within the next several days. Mahwah police are assisting Ramapo.


This is what one of his daughters wrote in his Facebook pages:

Hello everyone, this is Morgan, I was one of his daughters. It's terrible what happened to my dad and so suddenly, but I hope he will live in everyone's hearts and you can remember all the times he made you laugh.
For anyone who would like to pay their respects the services will be this Friday, July 7th at Immaculate Heart of Mary at 47 Island Road, Mahwah, NJ from 5:00-8:00 pm and the mass will be on Saturday, July 8th, also at Immaculate Heart of Mary at 10:00 am.
Thank you everyone for the love and condolences, it has truly been helping my family get through this horrible time.
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Ramapo police are investigating the death of a New Jersey man who may have been killed in an ATV accident in a wooded area.

Authorities found a 62-year-old man early Tuesday morning in the woods along the New York-New Jersey border in Hillburn. The victim was not identified pending notification of his family.


According to Ramapo Police Sgt. Brian Corbett, the man's death appears to be an accident.

The man was last seen Monday at 3 p.m. going into the woods to ride his all terrain vehicle (ATV) and after he did not return his disappearance was reported to the police as a missing person with an existing medical condition.

Officers from the Mahwah Police were the first to find the man's body, which was located by using the pings of the man's cell phone.

Ramapo Police and Rockland Paramedics then responded and the male was declared deceased.

Due to the rugged terrain, the N.J. Search & Rescue Unit, and the Hillburn Volunteer Fire Department assisted in the search by supplying personnel and ATVs to transport police and medical response teams.



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ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.J. -- A Mahwah contractor was killed after being pinned beneath his ATV in Hillburn during his daily ride in the Ramapo Mountains, township police who found him said Tuesday.

Gregory Morris, 62, was reported missing by his wife at 10:40 p.m. Monday after he didn't return from his 3 p.m. ride, Mahwah Police Chief James Batelli told Daily Voice.

"She was concerned that he had not returned home yet and she could not contact him on his cell," Batelli said.

Police pinged the cellphone carried by Morris, who'd gone riding at the top of Stag Hill in Mahwah, which abuts Hilllburn and Ramapo, N.Y., and placed it about 1,000 feet into Hillburn, the chief said.

Mahwah Sgt. Stacy Conley and Officers Mazen Kandis, Kevin Tielemans and Timothy Letavish, along with the township Patrol Services Unit, joined Ramapo police and the New Jersey Search and Rescue Team.

Soon after, Letavish and Tielemans, riding an off-road vehicle, found Morris pinned under the ATV.

Morris "showed no vital signs and was pronounced at the scene by New York authorities who also responded," Batelli said. 



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Ramapo, New York and Mahwah police are working together after a New Jersey man was found dead just over the New York state border, according to police.

At about 10:40 p.m. Monday, a Mahwah woman reported that her husband, Gregory Morris, left their home at 3 p.m., riding his ATV toward the Ramapo mountains, according to Mahwah Police Chief James Batelli. She expressed her concern to the police that he was not home yet and that he was not answering his cellphone.

Members of the Mahwah Police Department began searching for Morris near the top of Stag Hill, which is near the towns of Hillburn and Ramapo in New York State.

About midnight, the Mahwah police contacted the Ramapo police to help with the search, according to Ramapo Police Sgt. Brian Corbett. Mahwah police coordinated search efforts with the New Jersey Search and Rescue Team along with authorities from Ramapo.

Morris's cellphone was pinged for its location, and it was determined that his phone was in the Ramapo Mountains, approximately 1,000 feet into Hillburn, New York. Mahwah officers Kevin Tielemans and Timothy Letavish responded to the general area of the last cellphone ping and found Morris pinned underneath his ATV.

Morris showed no vital signs and New York authorities pronounced him dead at the scene, according to Batelli.

Corbett said police believe Morris died as a result of an ATV accident, but noted that the investigation is still ongoing. He expects it to be wrapped up within the next several days but could not give a definitive time frame. Mahwah police are assisting Ramapo police with this investigation.

"A search was started under the direction of Sgt. Stacy Conley, Officers Mazen Kandis, Tielemans, Letavish and the Patrol Services Unit," Batelli said. Batelli thanked the New Jersey Search and Rescue team for its response and assistance

4 Workers Rescued From Stalled Elevator 200 Feet Under Con Ed Power Plant in Brooklyn, NYC

Four workers were temporarily trapped after their elevator got stuck 200 feet underground at a Brooklyn power plant Wednesday morning and had to be lifted out by a pulley system one by one, the FDNY said. 
 
“With the help of all the companies, we set up a rope system that allowed us to send a member down to the elevator and while that was happening, we rigged another system to retrieve and pull the injured patients out. Inside the elevator, we set them up with our harness safety systems and tripled checked everything to make sure all the gear was operable before bringing them up. I’m very happy this all worked out. Everyone’s going home safe and sound and that’s all that matters,” says FDNY Firefighter James Dowdell, Rescue 2, who alongside Firefighters Joseph Gajewski and Anthony Viverito of Squad 1 descended more than 200 feet below ground to rescue 4 workers stuck in an elevator at 1 Hudson Avenue in Brooklyn. FDNY Assistant Chief Wayne Cartwright commends all members involved in today’s intricate confined space rescue “We knew this would be a long and arduous procedure to extricate them safely. Working together with our Collapse Unit and Special Operations Command, we were able to safely remove and turn the patients over to our EMS personnel where they were assessed prior to being transported to the hospital,”


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4 Workers Rescued From Stalled Elevator 200 Feet Under Con Ed Power Plant




By Janon Fisher and Gwynne Hogan | 

July 5, 2017 10:21am | Updated July 5, 2017 1:08pm
 
Firefighters had to use a harness to rescue four workers trapped 220 feet underground in a Con Ed power plant on July 5, 2017. 
DNAinfo/Gwynne Hogan

VINEGAR HILL — Four workers were temporarily trapped after their elevator got stuck 200 feet underground at a Brooklyn power plant Wednesday morning and had to be lifted out by a pulley system one by one, the FDNY said.

A Con Edison worker and three contractors became stuck when the elevator malfunctioned at 7:40 a.m. at the Con Edison's power plant located at 1 Hudson Ave on the Brooklyn waterfront, authorities said.

The men were headed down to an underground utility tunnel that runs under the East River between Brooklyn and Manhattan, Con Edison officials said.

The men suffered minor injuries during the incident, FDNY spokesman Jim Long said. He said it was unclear how they were hurt, but FDNY Chief Medical Director Dr. Glenn Asaeda, who assisted the men at the scene, said they told him the lift had dropped "a little."

FDNY Special Operations Lt. Sean Parker, who led the rescue, said, "They were great, honestly were all very calm. They were hurt a little bit but nobody was really in a lot of pain so we didn’t have to think about getting any medical help down into the elevator."

Firefighters used a pulley system, with each man fastened to a harness one by one and lifted up to the ground level.

“It’s a very intricate operation," Long said. Each person took about 20 minutes to lift above ground. “It’s just a real tedious operation."

As the workers resurfaced from below ground they were rushed on stretchers to Brooklyn Hospital.

Two of the men were conscious and alert as emergency workers lifted them into ambulances on stretchers outside the Con Edison plant, one with a smear of blood on his cheek from a small cut near his left eye.

The stalled elevator had been inspected by the Department of Buildings in June, according to Mike Clendenin, a spokesman for Con Edison, though the DOB didn't return a request for comment immediately.