I thought long and hard most of the night whether or not to write this post however, it is part of our story and maybe I'll feel better getting it down on paper so to speak.
There was a horrible accident down at the boat yard yesterday that sadly took the life of one of the crane operators there. Dave and Rosa were both there and witnessed most if not the whole thing.
I'm still trying to understand the details, which really aren't necessary here, but the short version is as follows...
Behind the SHAD, in the water, sits a large barge with a crane on it. In the photo in my last post you can clearly see the crane sticking out from behind the SHAD.
Boyd, the crane operator, was lifting something when the crane started to go over. He attempted to jump clear of the crane, but was unable to do that and was subsequently crushed underneath.
I am sorry that Dave had to witness the accident however, I am thankful he was there to help out; as you can imagine the scene was quite chaotic. Unfortunately today the crew has the task of removing the crane from their friend and co worker.
Dave, Rosa and Josh will be back at the yard this morning with coffee and food for the crew of Trucano's and the Capital City Fire and Rescue folks. The task ahead is not going to be easy for anyone.
Dave and I got to know Boyd over the last 5 months while working on the SHAD. We are deeply saddened by yesterday's tragedy and our condolences go out to Boyd's family, friends and co workers. He will be missed by many.
~Misty~
I'm still trying to understand the details, which really aren't necessary here, but the short version is as follows...
Behind the SHAD, in the water, sits a large barge with a crane on it. In the photo in my last post you can clearly see the crane sticking out from behind the SHAD.
Boyd, the crane operator, was lifting something when the crane started to go over. He attempted to jump clear of the crane, but was unable to do that and was subsequently crushed underneath.
I am sorry that Dave had to witness the accident however, I am thankful he was there to help out; as you can imagine the scene was quite chaotic. Unfortunately today the crew has the task of removing the crane from their friend and co worker.
Dave, Rosa and Josh will be back at the yard this morning with coffee and food for the crew of Trucano's and the Capital City Fire and Rescue folks. The task ahead is not going to be easy for anyone.
Dave and I got to know Boyd over the last 5 months while working on the SHAD. We are deeply saddened by yesterday's tragedy and our condolences go out to Boyd's family, friends and co workers. He will be missed by many.
~Misty~
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