http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2013/06/09/grand-prix-worker-killed.html?cmp=rss
I talked with my friends who were there. The guy who died (family doesn't want the name released, and we're respecting that) was actually part of the EV crew assigned to the cranes. I've been informed he wasn't anyone I know personally, but still..damn. We all do this together. Only reason I didn't know him is because I've never worked Montreal.
friedgreencorrado wrote: We all do this together. Only reason I didn't know him is because I've never worked Montreal.
Wow, that hits a lot closer to home for you......
Not knocking the guy, but thats why I walk about 8 feet alongside rigs. Gotta keep that in mind.
ugh... what a horrible way to go.. Prayers for his family
N Sperlo wrote: Not knocking the guy, but thats why I walk about 8 feet alongside rigs. Gotta keep that in mind.
As I understand it that was not an option as he was helping to stabilize the car being recovered so he had to be in contact with it.
It is ALWAYS an option!
Use a metal pole or a rope to stabilize. Get out of the danger zone! Always have eye contact with the operator.
I worked at a factory that rebuilt tanks (bradley fighting vehicles). We had ropes and poles with clamps that we could easily move the vehicles around while suspended. The nice thing about a pole is that it will push you out of the way if there is a moment of lacking focus.
This is a damn shame and could have been prevented with established simple safety guidelines.
My prayers go out to all involved.
Rob R.
That is absolutly tragic for every one involved, the person, his family and all there who were part of it. I hope they end up re-naming the corner for him or something.
What a terrible thing. 
My condolences to his family.
Tragic because it could have been avoided with some simple safety procedures and situational awareness. Shame.
he dropped his radio, went to pick it up, tripped, and fell under the moving vehicle. While I would normally agree with you, i believe this situation is a bit different.
the perfect storm situation ... could it have been avoided ? sure ... could it happen again ? more likely to happen again than being avoided ... given the same set of circumstances
tragic ... prayers for his family
Damn. Rest in peace.
In reply to friedgreencorrado:
Wow- prayers for him and his family!
All due to a dropped radio...
I've worked a couple of incidents involving the local version of those things. They are loud (big diesel to pick up that weight), and the operator can't see out of them worth a E36 M3. Give a thought to the operator as well..he probably knew (and worked with) the guy. But even if he hadn't, we're all in it together, we know the risks and take the risks..and share them--even when we don't know each other, it hurts very much when something like this happens.
Update: My friends at the race were incorrect (understandable, they were stationed elsewhere). The guy was a corner marshal, not part of the EV group. Also, identification has been OK'd.
http://grandprix247.com/2013/06/11/mark-robinson-was-the-formula-1-fan-with-a-huge-passion-for-the-sport/
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