Should I take down the Pump Down Pictures.
Todd 04-27-2005
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Are the pump down pictures good for our industry or bad for our industry? Do they remind us to be careful or just give us a bad image?This message was edited by Todd on 6-28-05 @ 6:14 AM

ted 04-27-2005
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I agree with the rest of the lads.They should stay to remind us all of the dangers we all face every day in this industry.You can never be to (safe)

TheAccumulater 04-27-2005
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No Todd, I would leave them up. People that want to paste them thats fine whatever turns them on. People that want to paste them and MOCK ! I pity them. Nobody went out to the job saying to himself, Im gonna roll this puppy today If anyone has, then they should get mental help. I dont care what company wrecked their pump. I care about what and how the operator did to escape. What part of the pump truck is the most damaged. Just looking at the risks. I look at those crab fisherman in Alaska and they say 1 out of 6 boats dont come back. The risk is always there. A big big percentage of success comes from the operator. Its a great reminder that this stuff can actually be a big factor on the success of that company. We can base some facts from it. Like insurance, ect. Leave em up Todd. As you know there will always be the negetive ones.

Todd 04-27-2005
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I would love to see that video, do you know how I could get ahold of him or the video???I would post it on this web site if he would let me. Todd Bullis

Bob 04-27-2005
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As is true of many of the best safety tools, your ACPA has the video. It should be seen by every boom operator.

littlebigstick 04-27-2005
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Leave them up and continue to post more. They made me think. Everyone needs a little wake up call now and again.

Todd 04-27-2005
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Does anyone have a clear and intelligent argument as too why these pictures should not be up.The insurance companies know about the accidents right after it happens, they don

desertrat 04-27-2005
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no need the warningsdesertrat

ericICF 04-28-2005
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Todd : I would thank all the owners of these pumps for allowing these pictures to be posted. They are generous to do so. It would be beneficial to have with each picture, a brief summary of the cause of the incident,and personal injuries involved, be it mechanical failure ( .ie.boom structural failure) , maintainance failure or oversight, lack of soil bearing capacity for the outriggers, electrical line contact, operator fatigue, etc. Also jobsite conditions under which the incident occured, ie type of pour, boom extension distance, inclement weather, temperature, time of day etc. Probably a copy of the OSHA or Dept of Labor report, if it was obtainable, would provide the facts to go along with the picture. There are also lots more incidents, or close calls, that go unreported, which if posted somehow, would truly benefit others, from encountering similar situations. This site can improve by being less sensational and more educational, but the value in the Boom Down pictures as presently presented, can not be argued.

dieselman 04-28-2005
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There are great reminder for people who get too comfortable or take short cuts with thier job. They should stay...A lot can be learned from these.The stories that go along with them would be great as well.

Bob 04-29-2005
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The problem with any verbage attached to the photos is that it would be subjective. The photos are fact.

Hastings 04-29-2005
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Dear Todd, Leave those pictures up. I have used it as a tool when training a couple guys these past few months...it seems to ad a little more respect than just telling them what can happen if you take shortcuts. I definately dont see any harm in having them up.Jamie

cretehead67 04-30-2005
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Todd; I have seen all the photos.And they came at just the right time.I found myself getting somewhat comfortable and confident in my everyday set-ups in the Colorado rocky mountains. And setting up is no easy task on some of these jobs.Seeing these pics have humbled me and has given me a new found respect for the machine I operate,and the life around me.Not to mention a few bad dreams. thanks for all the good work.

DAVEtinkle 05-12-2005
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Several weeks ago i gave one of the pictures out as a safety tip of the week along with the solution from a safety manual. a few weeks later i was on ajob because it was a bad set up. i began to instruct the operator on his setup. He stopped me and brought the picture out of his truck and told me this will not happen to me. He than unloaded 6x6 from his truck that HE bought from home depot. WHO SAYS YOU CANT GET GOOD HELP GET OF YOUR ARSE AND BUILDIT

Todd 05-12-2005
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WOW, man that was the best story ever. Thanks for sharing it with us. To know that we helped is the best news ever. If anyone has any more of these type of stories please let me know.Thanks Dave.p.s.I have decided to leave them up. Thanks for the support guys. Todd Bullis

Bob 05-17-2005
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I have posted some of them in the operators lounge. Next to them are pictures of our operators DOING IT RIGHTI think the pictures are a very good tool. I also feel positive reinforcement is one way to say thanks.