Video captures rescue of machine that fell into store basement.
An excavator being used to demolish the former J.C. Penney building in downtown Ishpeming fell through the floor into the building’s basement.
The accident happened around 3 p.m. as crews from T&G United of Iron Mountain were working to demolish the building, where exterior work began Monday.
Crews first attempted to pull the equipment out on their own using a front-end loader. Workers from the city’s Department of Public Works then brought in a second front-end loader to help pull it out.
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