Overview

• Denver Fire Department crews lowered a rope and harness and used an above-silo lifting system to bring the employee out.
• Officials said the worker landed on the corn, which softened the fall, and he initially reported no injuries to responders.
• Paramedics evaluated him at the scene, and the company later said he received prompt medical attention for minor injuries.
• The fire department clarified the employee was not trapped in the grain but needed extrication from above.
• Frito-Lay said products were not affected and the company is reviewing the incident in line with its safety protocols.