Worker nearly killed after man basket cable snaps - GIF

[Altair]

Worker nearly killed after man basket cable snaps.




Previously:

High-rise window washing basket falls and hits power line - GIF
Window washers dangling in basket at top of Devon Tower - GIF
Roof rigger mobile suspended user crane - photos
Harnesses save workers after crane collapse - GIF
Helicopter rescue basket spins uncontrollably - GIF

[Frank S]

That wasn't a cable breaking that was a man lift toppling because the boom was elevated too close to being vertical while the turret body was positioned at 90° to the car body without outriggers. He is lucky indeed that the boom caught on something preventing the platform from crushing him. His fall arresting safety line did its job though and was somehow the perfect length for him to simply disconnect it a walk away. He'd better not buy a lottery ticket today because he has used up his daily allotment of good luck.

[Duke_of_URL]

That's a "pants soiler" for sure. I hope this guy didn't suffer the boss' wrath for asking about safety issues at the last company employees' meeting. ;-)