Workers leg amputated after getting tangled in concrete machine on Georgia construction site WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

GROVETOWN, Ga. — Family members are working to raise money for a worker whose leg was amputated in the field after a terrible construction accident in east Georgia.

WJBF reported that the accident happened in a Grovetown subdivision on May 22 when a worker got “entangled” with a concrete curb machine.

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Grovetown Fire Rescue determined that they would have to amputate the worker’s leg on-site and called in a team of surgeons to help.

He was then flown to the hospital.

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Family members have identified him as Brad Santiago.

“We’re thankful he is still here with us today. He will continue to undergo surgeries and …