Injured worker rescued at Google Data Center site in LaGrange

Injured worker rescued at Google Data Center site in LaGrange

By Jameson Moyer
Publication Date: 2026-04-04 17:09:00

LaGrange fire crews rescued an injured worker on April 3, 2026, at a Google Data Center construction site. (Credit: LaGrange Fire Department) 

A worker is in serious condition after a high-altitude rescue at a Google Data Center construction site in LaGrange on Friday afternoon.

What we know:

LaGrange fire crews rushed to the construction site on Pegasus Parkway at 2:47 p.m. on Friday.

When they arrived, they found a worker who had been injured while working on a roof about 50 feet above the ground. 

First responders worked to stabilize the person on the roof before using an aerial platform to bring them down safely. 

A medical helicopter then flew the patient to a trauma center in serious but stable condition.

What they’re saying:

LaGrange fire officials noted the rescue was a unique challenge because the worker was stranded on a high roof.

“This incident highlights the coordinated efforts of the LaGrange Fire Department, LaGrange Police…