WINDSOR, ONT — Two Gordie Howe International Bridge workers who rescued four members of the public from a capsized boat in the frigid waters of the Detroit River in November are being recognized with Fluor’s Silver Medallion of Safety.
The Silver Medallion Medal of Safety is one of Fluor’s highest safety awards and is given to employees who act in a lifesaving manner and assist others in distress, either on or off the job, states a release.
The award was presented recently to Dan Dombrow and Mike Isble, the captain and first mate of the Bridging North America (BNA) rescue boat, who jumped into action when a fishing boat capsized in the Detroit River.
While the boat and passengers were not affiliated with the project, the incident took place near the Gordie Howe International Bridge site, allowing Dombrow and Isble to step in and help, arriving at the scene in less than a minute.
They were able to rescue the four people and transport them to the nearest dock, where the BNA emergency team and the Detroit fire department took over.
The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority and BNA prioritize health and safety on and near the Gordie Howe International Bridge project construction site and in 2023, the project team received the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association John M. Beck Award for the third consecutive year, the team said.
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