Ongoing Recovery Efforts for Trapped Construction Worker in Goodyear

Goodyear, AZ, July 29, 2025

News Summary

A construction worker became trapped under dirt at a site in Goodyear, prompting emergency response efforts. The worker was located in a six-foot-deep hole, and crews faced challenges due to additional dirt collapse and nearby gas lines. As recovery operations continue, the Goodyear Fire Department is providing updates, emphasizing the importance of safety in construction zones. Unfortunately, rescuers had not made physical contact with the individual by nightfall.

Goodyear, AZ – Recovery efforts are ongoing for a construction worker who was trapped under dirt at a construction site on Monday afternoon. Emergency crews were dispatched shortly after 1 p.m. when they received the call about the incident, which occurred near the intersection of Citrus and Lower Buckeye roads.

Upon arrival, fire crews discovered several workers who were already attempting to dig their coworker out of a 6-foot-deep hole. The trapped worker, identified as a male, was found under significant amounts of dirt that had collapsed at the site, further complicating the rescue efforts. Crews faced additional challenges during the operation due to the potential risks associated with sensitive infrastructure in the area, including nearby gas lines.

As the situation unfolded, it became clear that rescue operations could not proceed efficiently. After assessing the risks and conditions at the site, officials announced a transition from rescue operations to recovery efforts. Despite relentless work from the fire department and other emergency responders into the night, they reported having “not yet been able to make physical contact” with the individual by nightfall on July 28.

The Goodyear Fire Department has been providing updates throughout the recovery process, indicating that the situation remains sensitive and continues to develop. Recovery operations are being conducted with careful consideration of the surrounding landscape to mitigate any further collapses or safety hazards.

Background information indicates that construction sites can often be dangerous, and workers are sometimes at risk of accidents involving equipment, falls, or cave-ins. Efforts to maintain safety in construction zones involve strict adherence to regulations and safety protocols, although incidents occasionally occur despite these measures. The tragic event in Goodyear emphasizes the importance of safety and preparedness in physically demanding work environments.

This story is a developing situation, and more updates will follow as the recovery efforts progress. The Goodyear Fire Department is committed to ensuring the situation is handled with care to recover the individual safely and to prevent any further incidents at the site.

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Key Features of Incident

Feature	Details
Date and Time	July 28, shortly after 1 p.m.
Location	Citrus and Lower Buckeye roads, Goodyear, AZ
Worker Status	Trapped male construction worker
Initial Response	Fire crews found workers attempting to dig out the trapped individual
Depth of Hole	6 feet deep
Challenges Faced	Additional dirt collapse and sensitive infrastructure concerns
Switch from Rescue to Recovery	Transition announced due to difficult conditions
Current Status	No physical contact made with the individual as of nightfall on July 28

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