Chaharly Posted January 27, 2015 #1 Posted January 27, 2015 Had to have a meeting at work yesterday. There was an accident in one of the other plants and a kid ended up getting killed. They didn't explain how but the kid was only 21 years old. A kid a year younger than me lost his life over our work. They didn't even give him a moment of silence... Ive been thinking about it alot these last two days. I can't remember his name but can we please send prayers up his way. Remember be safe in everything you do guys
Chaharly Posted January 27, 2015 Author #2 Posted January 27, 2015 I don't know if its ok to post here
cowpuc Posted January 27, 2015 #3 Posted January 27, 2015 Prayers Up for his family, yourself and other folks that knew him Cha.. Back when I was young, building Power Houses welding steam pipe with the Boilermakers, I had some very similar experiences Cha - one big job I worked on we lost 5 people,, can totally relate.. That stuff bothered me back than and still does today...
rbig1 Posted January 27, 2015 #4 Posted January 27, 2015 prayers up. can happen at any time. Been a few at work here also but not at our shop but close enough. sad
Chaharly Posted January 27, 2015 Author #5 Posted January 27, 2015 Prayers Up for his family, yourself and other folks that knew him Cha.. Back when I was young, building Power Houses welding steam pipe with the Boilermakers, I had some very similar experiences Cha - one big job I worked on we lost 5 people,, can totally relate.. That stuff bothered me back than and still does today... Sorry to hear about that puc. Noone should die for money. Accidents do happen but it really shouldn't
Freebird Posted January 27, 2015 #6 Posted January 27, 2015 I agree. I too have lost friends at work over the years. There was a time when I too was building power plants and there were some dangerous situations. When I first started as an electrician's helper, the electrician that I worked with ended up getting into some high voltage (6900V) circuits and was killed on the spot. He was a fine man and taught me a lot about working safe but made a critical mistake. You are right, it's not worth it. Take your time and be safe above all else. Our prayers go out to the young man's family.
dueyk1111 Posted January 27, 2015 #7 Posted January 27, 2015 Prayers sent for the young man and his family!
BlueSky Posted January 27, 2015 #8 Posted January 27, 2015 Another reminder of just how fragile life is. Several construction workers passed of heart attacks working long hours in the heat during the plant outages where I worked in Homestead, FL for 3 1/2 yrs Jan 2010 to August 2013. Those last two outages that totaled 14 months of 6-12 hr shifts took their toll on everybody.
Oldodge Posted January 27, 2015 #9 Posted January 27, 2015 Prayers to all involved and affected. I lost a friend to an industrial accident some years ago, it happens so quick. Take the time to do whatever you do safely. The goal should be that everyone goes home in at least as good condition as they were when they came to work.
Eck Posted January 28, 2015 #10 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Prayers sent for all involved and affected from Alabama. Being the age you are, you will see this time and time again as you pass through life. I cant express safety enough to you. Always do what is safe, not fast, think smart before making a move. I have lost many friends and co-workers with over the years. Some standing right next to me, some went as I was speaking directly to them. Memories I never wanted, but they made me smarter as to what working safely really means.. (Note: This thread has been moved from the Watering Hole to the Inspirational, Motivational, Prayer Requests, Etc. section) Edited January 28, 2015 by Eck
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted January 28, 2015 #11 Posted January 28, 2015 I work in a high pressure steam plant now. I know the many dangers here... some keep me frightened daily, some are just in the back of my mind. If there is to be a positive from this young mans death.... let it be a lesson to us "older" workers to keep these young guys close to us on site and help them learn safety on the job. They all know what they know.... but they do not know what they do not know. It is up to us to help keep them as safe as we are on the job so no family has to go through this. Thoughts are with all touched by this tragic event.
Chaharly Posted January 28, 2015 Author #12 Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks guys appreciating the kind words. They never even brought it up to the other shifts. But i've been taking extra steps since this whole incident to make sure everyone gets home safely
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