Owner of Kolossos Printing upgraded to fair condition after being pinned under van door
A local business owner who was pinned under the driver’s side door of a van in a loading dock area Monday is improving after a day in the hospital.
Nick Arhangelos, owner of Kolossos Printing, has been upgraded to fair condition at University of Michigan Hospital one day after being pinned for about 15 minutes under a van door in a loading area at the store’s location on Stadium Boulevard.
Arhangelos was alert and talking to medical personnel when he was taken to U-M Hospital and was deemed to be in serious condition on Monday.
Officer William Clock, right, investigates an accident involving Kolossos Printing owner Nick Arhangelos, who was pinned underneath a van door Monday outside of the Kolossos location on West Stadium.
Ann Arbor Fire Department Lt. Mark Edman said Monday that Arhangelos exited the driver’s-side door of the van before being knocked to the ground. The door then caught Arhangelos on the abdominal area before fire personnel were able to free him some 15 minutes later.
Firefighters responded to the store at 2055 W. Stadium Blvd. at 1:06 p.m. Monday and used air bags to lift the van between 4 and 8 inches off of Arhangelos.
Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at kylefeldscher@annarbor.com or you can follow him on Twitter.
Comments
KatiGal
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 : 2:03 p.m.
One of those freak accidents. Great job AAFD. Best wishes to Nick for a speedy recovery from an old friend from the U/M North Campus days.
McGiver
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 : 10:34 a.m.
Kolossos is our printer of choice in AA. A good company and great staff. I hope his recovery is as speedy as the service of his compay.
Sallyxyz
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 : 3:16 a.m.
Kolossos is a valued, long-time business in the community and I'm sad to learn of this injury. Wishing Nick a speedy recovery.
440RC
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 : 12:42 a.m.
No fire, no negative comments? AAFD did not save $millions (see recent fire on Main St, and many more, yes- UofM plenty of your $ too) so no harsh words? Maybe saving a mans life has a humbling effect....Oh, I don't know. Great Job Ann Arbor! Nice Work! So Glad You Were There! Especially glad E 3 was OPEN TODAY as they arrived first and fast. So glad that the R 1 (downtown) crew was NOT ON THE TOWER- so that the Air Bags made the scene. Also glad that the staff at L 5 HAVE Technical Rescue Training (no, not all FF's have it, should-but don't. That expense was cut long ago) and were able to assist. Luckily you were ABLE to request E 4 which I imagine brought additional stabilization equipment (and fire fighters, oh-uh, bad word in this neighbor hood) so the van didn't fall back down during the lift. Considered links to things like crush injuries and compartment syndrome, but the average .com commentor is obviousley well versed on EVERYTHING, so not neccesary. Could link to high pressure lifting bags, cribbing, advanced stabilization, or even the golden hour (from time of injury) in which AAFD (and HVA) HAD to get this man to an OR (if surgery is applicable here, which is probable, see abdominal injuries) but you all know those LITTLE things already. BAD things happen to GOOD people. Really. That is why AAFF's do what they do, and do it well. Thank you for that!
McGiver
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 : 10:29 a.m.
A little over the top and poor timing to use someones misfortune to address your complaints of funding issues for public safety.