What is the pay for big boom operators in Texas?

ouch....  I have one 2.. It wasn't me!!

Whats a safety strap?

The one in Austin is missing 4 safety straps. Not much thought towards being safe. 

spreader pipe dangerous period !!!!!

It is dangerus. i was driving RMtruck that day when a friend went on that job, i was  unloading  when that happend is not funny. extream heat from wealding  ruined the metal quality.

wheres osha thats a big no no wouldnt evan hook up to it and looks like the one pic has a double 90 on it

Here is something good to look at, http://www.concretepumpers.com/sites/www.concretepumpers.com/files/attachments/nocraneuse.pdf

No.. guess its better with a crane and a tub. Than the concretepump can stay in the garage and the driver can polish his truck..

No.. just kidding. But its funny that I spoke to a guy from Potain.. A BIG crane manf.. He said it was noooo problem to do it. I asked if he was sure and told him what is beeing said on this site but he still insisted we could use his crane for this purpose...