Stearns County Deputies responded to a medical at 6510 Galaxy Road in St. Augusta at 12:41 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 1, 2020.
The caller reported a worker was thrown from a forklift, hit his head on the floor and was not breathing. CPR was in progress by fellow coworkers.
When deputies arrive, the male was not breathing, and CPR was still in progress. They continued medical care until Mayo Ambulance arrived. The male, identified as Mark Alan Lieser, 53, of Avon, began breathing and was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital for further evaluation. Mr. Lieser was alert and talking upon transport.
Initial investigation revealed Mr. Lieser was operating a standing style forklift and had the forks in a lifted position. The forks hit the wall above the garage door causing him to fall and hit his head on the floor.
St. Augusta Fire & Rescue also assisted.