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| Worker William Viles, of Belfast, died and two others injured when part of a barn collapsed during demolition in the Waldo County town of Knox |
UPDATED: One killed, two injured in Knox barn collapse
By Erica Thoms
Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2018
KNOX, MAINE —
The barn, at 1039 Belfast Road in Knox, was being taken apart by the three men when the collapse occurred. Freedom Fire Department Chief James Waterman said the 911 call came in at 9:25 a.m.
A news release from the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the roof of the barn had collapsed on one of the men, trapping him inside.
Upon arrival at the scene first responders attempted to extricate William Viles, 55, of Belfast. However despite their efforts, Viles died at the scene.
The release states that a second man, Brandon Dodge, 29 of Belfast was transported to Waldo County General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and a third worker 23-year-old Charles Haskins of Jackson, was treated for minor injuries at the scene.
Suydam & Sons of Northport was the contractor dismantling the structure when the accident occurred. The proprietor of the Suydam & Sons, William Magruder, 60 of Northport was the fourth worker on the scene at the time of the incident, according to the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office.
Fire Departments from Montville, Freedom, Brooks, Jackson, Thorndike and Unity all responded to the call as well as Ambulances from Unity, Brooks and Liberty. Lifeflight was initially requested, but ultimately canceled prior to arrival, according to the release.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was notified and responded to the scene to conduct an investigation which is standard protocol with all serious workplace injuries or deaths. Detectives from the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office remained on scene to assist in that matter.
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1 Killed, 2 Injured in Barn Collapse
Authorities say a 55-year-old man died when part of a barn collapsed during demolition in the Waldo County town of Knox.
September 13, 2018
Officials: 1 Killed, 2 Injured in Barn Collapse
KNOX, Maine (AP) —
Authorities say a 55-year-old man died when part of a barn collapsed during demolition in the Waldo County town of Knox.
Sheriff Jeffrey Trafton said workers were dismantling the structure when the roof collapsed Thursday morning, trapping one of the workers. He said William Viles, of Belfast, died despite the efforts of contractors and first responders to extricate him.
Trafton said two other workers were injured. One of them was taken to a hospital.
Suydam & Sons of Northport was the contractor dismantling the structure. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is conducting an investigation.
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| Worker William Viles, of Belfast, died and two others injured when part of a barn collapsed during demolition in the Waldo County town of Knox |
William Viles was born Jan. 26, in Farmington.
We tragically lost a great man on Sept 13. "Wild Bill” was known by many.
He is survived by his loving wife Denise Viles of Belfast; his five brothers; his four daughters; and his two sons.
Bill’s family was his world, but he cared for and took under his wing many other local kids who needed guidance, a strong mentor and basic support in life. His friends and clients also got his support and enthusiasm when in need.
Bill was a "Bill" of all trades from paving, landscaping, metal recycling and snowplowing. He was an accomplisher of difficult tasks and a general entrepreneur of people’s everyday needs. He touched his local community in a special way, and folks knew him as the rock that defined success in many ways. Whenever there was a task at hand Bill gave it everything he had. There were so many people in this community who would call Bill for projects that most would find too difficult to accomplish, or too much work. He would always be up for the challenge and get it done with a bit of sweat and a strong back, bulling his way through to completion, and always with a loud chat of proud accomplishment when the mission was completed. With a kind heart and generous soul, Bill had a focus in life: work hard, be loyal to your family and friends with support, and always lend a helping hand. His enthusiastic "get it done" attitude pulled him through many life situations where most people would have succumbed to failure.
To the people who were lucky enough to know him, we will always remember a man who defined perseverance and accomplishment in so many ways. He had unique bullish ways to take on tasks, but a artistic eye with a real feel for unique items. One of his greatest pleasures was sharing his found items with his closest friends. Bill was a true, honest soul and those of us who were lucky enough to get close learned a lot from him and will never forget him.
As a sendoff into Bill’s next adventure,a gathering for all will be hosted at 123 Woodsmans Mill Road, Searsmont, at 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28.
I am horny and wet. Cum and put your throbbing rod inside me.