Climber Down

[Darrin Turnbull]

Here’s a picture of the branch/twig he was tied into.

I was speaking to his boss today and his Wife doesn’t want him to climb anymore.

Like i said  before there shouldn’t be any physical permanent damage.

I only hope that something good happens for him.

 

[Steve Bullman]

Crikey, that was an ambitious anchor point. I wonder if he actually had a clear look at what he was anchored into. I can only assume not 

[Darrin Turnbull]

 

The rope is probably thicker then the twig.

funny thing is he ascended to 8 metres before it broke 

 

 

[Brocky]

Looks like it was only attached to outside of the stem, with the branch collar still being attached.  Maybe not a “true” branch, but an epicormic?

[Khriss]

VERY lucky  ?  few more metres up - outcome could have been fatal  ?  K

[Mark Bolam]

HSE should look at this.

 

20 ropes wouldn’t help a fucknuckle like that.

[Mick Dempsey]

Bit harsh.

 

Am I wrong in thinking if you tie off at the base you’re putting twice the pressure on the anchor point when ascending?

[Mark Bolam]

Yes.

 

It’s not harsh Mick.

 

That’s not an anchor point, it’s a twig.

[Mick Dempsey]

Ladders have never been more relevant.

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

31 minutes ago, Mark Bolam said:

HSE should look at this.

 

20 ropes wouldn’t help a ****************nuckle like that.

That is ‘100% operator error.’

 

Not kit, not system, not process. 
 

Outcome - an injury (thankfully not serious) but doubtless to be interpreted (by some) as additional  justification for MEWP or more restrictive practices. 
 

An anchor the diameter of a fat bird’s chubby finger....  I wouldn’t bet MY life on it.