Parkhouse Hill (Near Chrome Hill)
- Call out for year: 028
- Date: 15/04/22
- Time: 9:16 am
- Grid ref: SK 08300 66500
- Type of incident: Walker Injured(1)
- Team members involved: 16
- Time taken: 2 Hours
- Total man hours: 32 Hours
Incident report
The team was alerted to an injured walker on Parkhouse Hill by a Peak District National Park Ranger. The casualty was descending over one of the rocky limestone scrambles when a dislodged rock from above hit her on the head.
The rock caused a cut to the rear of the head, but thankfully the casualty did not lose consciousness.
The walker was administered first aid by a passer-by who bandaged the wound and was cared for by the Ranger until the team arrived.
On arrival at the location, an assessment was made by one of the deputy team leaders and team paramedic.
A decision was made to walk the casualty to the road with the aid of a confidence rope.
Although not a factor in the injury, team leader Neil has advised other walkers enjoying the white peak areas of the national park that some paths over limestone will be extremely slippery particularly if it’s muddy and wet, therefore care should be taken at all times.
We would like to thank George Street Garage for the use of their car park in Glutton Bridge, where team members parked before being shuttled to the site.
