mrk Reviews Posted July 25, 2003 Reviews Share Posted July 25, 2003 I don't know if this has been posted but it's always nice to be reminded that a bad day can always be worseBRICKLAYER'S ACCIDENT REPORT Possibly the funniest story in a while. This is a bricklayer's accident report, which was printed in the newsletter of the Australian equivalent of the Workers' Compensation board. This is a true story. Had this guy died, he'd have received a Darwin Award for sure.... Dear Sir: I am writing in response to your request for additional information in Block 3 of the accident report form. I put "poor planning" as the cause of my accident. You asked for a fuller explanation and I trust the following details will be sufficient. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of the accident, I was working alone on the roof of a new six story building. When I completed my work, I found that I had some bricks left over which, when weighed later were found to be slightly in excess of 500 lbs. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I decided to lower them in a barrel by using a pulley, which was attached to the side of the building on the sixth floor. Securing the rope at ground level, I went up to the roof, swung the barrel out and loaded the bricks into it. Then I went down and untied the rope, holding it tightly to ensure a slow descent of the bricks. You will note in Block 11 of the accident report form that I weigh 175lbs. Due to my surprise at being jerked off the ground so suddenly, I lost my presence of mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Needless to say, I proceeded at a rapid rate up the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel which was now proceeding downward at an equal, impressive speed. This explained the fractured skull, minor abrasions and the broken collar bone, as listed in section 3 of the accident report form. Slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid ascent, not stopping until the fingers of my right hand were two knuckles deep into the pulley. Fortunately by this time I had regained my presence of mind and was able to hold tightly to the rope, in spite of beginning to experience a great deal of pain. At approximately the same time, however, the barrel of bricks hit the ground and the bottom fell out of the barrel. Now devoid of the weight of the bricks, that barrel weighed approximately 50 lbs. I refer you again to my weight. As you can imagine, I began a rapid descent, down the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel coming up. This accounts for the two fractured ankles, broken tooth and several lacerations of my legs and lower body. Here my luck began to change slightly. The encounter with the barrel seemed to slow me enough to lessen my injuries when I fell into the pile of bricks and fortunately only three vertebrae were cracked. I am sorry to report, however, as I lay there on the pile of bricks, in pain, unable to move, I again lost my composure and presence of mind and let go of the rope and I lay there watching the empty barrel begin its journey back down onto me. This explains the two broken legs. I hope this answers your inquiry." I feel sorry for the guy but I must laugh regardless :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Baby Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 ouch with a big O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samoa Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoMayhem Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altezza Veteran Posted July 26, 2003 Veteran Share Posted July 26, 2003 :o :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat05 Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gweedo Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 *Laughs uncontrollablely for like 10 minutes* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukTeensOnline.co.uk Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 two fractured ankles, broken tooth and several lacerations of my legs and lower body jeeeeesh... that must've hurt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Know Won Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 :o Reading this made me squirm. You guys are heartless to consider this a joke. :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyB Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 If this guy is still alive and able to use his hands, he should "blog" his experience. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary King Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjordan2001 Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 I am sorry to report, however, as I lay there on the pile of bricks, in pain, unable to move, I again lost my composure and presence of mind and let go of the rope and I lay there watching the empty barrel begin its journey back down onto me. This explains the two broken legs. I couldn't help laughing at that. :rofl: This reminds me of Home Alone :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsN AnGeL Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 mmmmmm *think* dunno lol! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesardrgn Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 Damn that was a lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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