Stupid forklift trick

[V153]

Happened around the corner from my shop at Stump Pass thursday morning

www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2014-03-13/Forklift-accident-at-Stump-Pass-Marina-damages-6-boats

 

[sam60]

Re: Stupid forklift trick

^^ The boat owner that was interviewed has a great attitude.

 

[tomdinwv]

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Ouch...

 

[Lurch77]

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Yeah, crap happens. If it was truly a mechanical failure and not a driver doing something stupid, I couldn't find too much fault. Would just be happy no one was hurt. That said, if I was involved I would hope my boat was the one that was totaled. I wouldn't want to deal with having to get repairs done and dealing with a boat that's never going to be 100% again.

 

[greenbush future]

Re: Stupid forklift trick

Insurance does pay, for those who elect not to carry it, just remember, "crap happens".
Glad no one was hurt!!

 

[V153]

Re: Stupid forklift trick

I've worked on several boats on the bottom rack at local marinas. Never really felt at ease being down there under the others. And you can bet I get outa the way if one's goin in or out above me.

Doug Rikeurd's a heckuva nice guy, and he laid it all on the line to buy the joint. Hope this doesn't hurt him too bad.

I don't think I could be a lift operator. Way too stressful. 'Specially for what they pay those guys. Which ain't much. It's a testament to their skill there aren't more accidents. This time of year down here they are constantly pulling boat in'n out.

 

[greenbush future]

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I did it for 5 years, not boats but huge weights lifted 40-50 feet above my head, and it was scary to say the least. Now I sell Information Technology solutions, on the ground LOL.

 

[bigdirty]

It's good no one was hurt, as the operator of the fork truck would likely be in serious trouble regardless of it being mechanical failure OR negligence/stupidity.. I worked at a place once and drove a HUGE old Clark lift truck that no longer had working brakes.. (this thing would pick up a 53 ft tractor trailer and not flinch) I did it for a while, but eventually I refused to operate the thing anymore after a few close calls.

 

[bspeth]

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