BUFORD, GA (CBS ATLANTA) -

Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services responded toa mantrapped after a retaining wall collapsed in Buford along Camp Ranch Road.

The man was freedjust before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Fire crews said theman wasdoing yard work when he was pinned face down against the foundationwall of the house by a large piece of heavy concrete and dirt.

During the rescue, he wasconscious and is able to speak with rescuers.

Specially trained firefighters worked to freehim using air-bags to lift the concrete and cribbing equipment.

It took a little over an hour for firefighters to free him. The man was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

The man was working as part of a company that was doing repair on the foundation of the home.OSHA was notified this afternoon by fire officials.

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Man rescued after retaining wall collapse in Buford

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