As has been noted here many times, the most dangerous time to climb a
tower is taking it down. Especially so old towers.
The old joke about the best way to remove an old tower is with a
hacksaw, only half joking.
Particularly thankful the gentleman was not killed.
73, Guy.
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From: "Mark" <aa6dx@pacbell.net>
To: "Towertalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 8:10 PM
Subject: [Towertalk] From QRZ .. Tower Worker Injured
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> Group: Members
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> Posted: Sep. 28 2002,19:39
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> A Michigan Ham was seriously hurt in a tower fall. The
accident
> happened North of Lawton. The climber involved was a long time
tower
> climber and has a lot of experience. Injuries are a broken jaw,
both arms
> broken and one broken leg. Gary will make a full recovery after
extensive
> rehab.
>
> The accident involved the removal of a 160 foot tower. The
top 120
> was removed without incident. Daylight ran out and the next morning
Gary
> and his wife returned to the site. The last 40 feet appeared to be
safe
> and work began on the remaining 40 feet. The base of the tower
broke and
> the tower fell with Gary on board. The tower fell onto a polebarn
roof and
> Gary was crushed between the tower and the roof.
>
> Gary is a well respected ham and is liked by everyone. He is
a
> hardworking individual and it is very unfortunate the something like
this
> happened to him. In the days to come I am sure your prayers and
thoughts
> for Gary would be welcome. Thanks for reading.
>
> Allen Stap N8OKU
>
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