tipped over bucket- Detroit, MI-02/04

[topnotchtree]

tipped over bucket

There was a bucket truck that tipped over on its side today working for the power company trimming trees. Details are sketchy. It happened near Detriot,Mi. I guess the truck was set up on an icy road and slid sideways with the boom out the side.Nobody was injured. I will try to have more info tomorrow.

 

[Lumberjack]

Re: tipped over bucket

Originally posted by topnotchtree
Nobody was injured.

I bet that someone butt was mighty puckered up!!! Then all the paper work.

Carl

 

[kurtztree]

I hope I never have to experience that with the seventy five foot high ranger I work out of. Especially with it all the way up off the side a little.

 

[topnotchtree]

kurtz, is that the high ranger with the scissors? That is the truck I am on at work. For asplundh. It is an awesome truck. With still only 2 outriggers, it is more stable than the LRIII! They cliam it to be a 70 footer though.Never measured height.

 

[Menchhofer]

When it comes to winter weather, sometimes it is better wait for improved conditions, than to work during existing circumstances.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I've had outriggers sink/slide before. Truly a heart-stopping moment. Working without proper stabilization can lead to a ruined day.

 

[kurtztree]

Yes it is maybe it is just a seventy foot then but everybody here always says it is seventy five. I also work for asplundh. Everybody else always told me the foreman that I work with ishrd to get along with but I got know problem with him. He likes to work more then most guys makes the day go faster. Plus it is a cool truck air brakes are cool.

 

[Toddppm]

Not a bucket or tree work but something we might use once in a while, This past summer 2 guys were working from a portable platform like a snorkel lift and drove it down some steps about 6 ft. high. Both died as they were about 35-40 ft. up when it went over.

 

[ROLLACOSTA]

question are most bucket trucks in the usa cable powerd or hydraulic like the ones we use in europe,as ive seen on a lot of ads selling buckets reading new cables fitted??

 

[nyoldman]

at last avoice of reason in the forest of desolation that we fondlycall contract tree trimming!remember the company bids work by the mile, we work by the hr. remember rule #1 self preservation,safety!!!!!!!!!!!!! take the time to set up right if conditions&weather arent right move to a safer setup eqipment is replaceable &so are you to the co.! think of the orphans&widows! have a safe day ubf!

 

[climber1966]

new bucket truck

I just bought my first bucket, its a ford 8000 series with a 65ft high ranger. I have climbed for twenty years plus...anyone got any tips???. I dont feal as comfortable in the bucket as I do in my masters sadle!!

 

[MasterBlaster]

I miss my High Ranger!

 

[murphy4trees]

POst that on the commercial tree care forum... you'll prbably get an earful of ideas, though they may not all be good ones.