Had my first fall off the flatbed deck tonight.

Yeah six,I saw that video..Notice all the comments stating it was "intentional" For a big payday?
I don't buy it tho.........Didn't look intentional.

 

You can see he trip on the dunnage on the trailer.

 

Is it question of when, not if, you'll fall off a flatbed? If so, I'll just cross it off my list.

 

You have to be careful- Most of us will never fall off the trailer- So don't be too Anxious about it. Take your Time and Use your brain- You'll be fine.

 

I had my fair share. Good thing I was young (18) back then. Was walking along the side edge of the trailer(loaded with sand on pallets)in the middle of the night, I missed the footing and fell side ways. Knock the wind out of me. Good thing there some sand on the ground which help cushion some of the fall.

 

Especially if he is anywhere near a Pilot or Loves....

 

O my #### that had to hurt, look like he tripped on dunnage, he lucky he didnt go face first into one of them coils... Poor guy problably been havin a hell of a day dealin with them lazy ##### at the steel mill and then dam near breaks himself in half

 

Learn while your young, an old man has much slower reflexes. That fall will make you much more careful in the future. Hurting your pride is much less painful than all other outcomes.

 

I was tarping a load in Laredo TX. About 12' off the ground. Had it covered and took a step into what I thought was a solid part. I started to fall into a hole and tried to catch my self on what I also thought was a solid piece.

I tripped/slid off the load. Onto the ground shoulder first. Broken collarbone, dislocated elbow and a cut that required 23 stitches to close.

I wasn't crawling on the tarp because it was too hot. Even with gloves and jeans my hands and knees were burning.