Crane overturns at construction site; operator leaves scene
E-mail to a friendspotts@salisburypost.com A crane operator took an unexpected spill Thursday while at a construction site on the Livingstone College campus. The operator, who was only identified as Jose, was lifting a boom to collect drywall when the uneven ground led to the crane turning over onto its side. "He was taking excess drywall to be dumped for trash," said Philip McCasland, owner of Reaves Drywall in High Point. Work was being done on the college's new multi-story residence hall at the corner of Monroe and Partee streets. McCasland said the operator was not injured, but was afraid to stick around and left the site. No further explanation was given. The arm of the crane swept a powerline overhead, but did not knock down any lines. McCasland added that the accident was not a big deal. Also that in his line of work a crane crashing onto its side has happened plenty of times. "I've seen my share over the years," he said. The Salisbury Fire Department responded to "protect the area from any potential hydraulic fuel leaks," said Battalion Chief Bo Geter. A wrecker company was called to right the crane, Geter said. What do you think? Post your comment below. Comments
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No harm, no foul : Friday, October 31, 2008 7:13 PMCrane operation doesn't require a drivers license. Crane accidents are not deportable. And Jose will be offered amnesty in a couple months by our new Commander in Chief anyway, so don't get your panties in a wad over nothing, folks.
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Racist? : Friday, October 31, 2008 4:43 PMRACIST? Hello...what does Illegal have to do with racism? I love reading these intelligent remarks..it makes my day.
Report AbuseBen
Whatever : Friday, October 31, 2008 2:25 PMJust because he ran doesn't make him illegal but if you look at the facts then he probley was. I don't care if someone is from Mexico or France, if they are illegal then they should be sent home. Don't call the people that believe in American jobs and value the money that they pay this government racist. You have no idea what racism is. This is about illegal people. Not Hispanic, white or black. ILLEGAL. Stop being so Un-American and get on the Amerivan.
Report AbuseCarla
smarties : Friday, October 31, 2008 9:18 AMJust because he ran doesn't make him illegal. Maybe he thought he might lose his job and maybe if some of these so called lazy AMERICANS would work then they would not come and take our jobs. So we the AMERICANS have let them do it. People need to quit being so racist.
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Right! : Friday, October 31, 2008 6:58 AM""McCasland added that the accident was not a big deal. Also that in his line of work a crane crashing onto its side has happened plenty of times."" ----------- Maybe OSHA would like to hear that one! Hopefully they were called?
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"Afraid to stick around" : Friday, October 31, 2008 4:46 AMAfraid to stick around. Let's see, name: Jose. Probably not from around here. And that makes the "afraid" then, "afraid he would be deported." He needs to be found and deported anyway.
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Crane overturns at construction site : Friday, October 31, 2008 4:25 AMand so what happen to the operator? Was he another illegal taking American jobs or what. Did he even have a drivers license?
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