Newspaper here is saying every alternate set of bolts/pins was out and this was contrary to manufacturers recommendations for dismantling.
Hmm.
I am 80 miles west of Seattle out on the coast, we did have gusty winds here on the day of the collapse. Wind/gusts here show up in the Seattle...
Scary. If I had gas piped into the house (which I do not, I live in a rural area with no gas distribution) I would install a PRV in the line well outside of the house and point the relief pipe away from any combustible materials. An elevated relief pipe similar to those at vehicle gas stations.
Interesting view of the cave system. Thanks to John Baker for posting it.
I have been in a couple of caves way back in the past, but they were totally dry. Still got lost! Thanks that we had an experienced guide.
This one with the water is just downright scary. And more rain and...
This has been discussed on other forums.
Cave diving is risky and has claimed many lives. When you throw the fact in that the kids do not know how to swim it gets complicated. One passage is very constricting and there is no room for tanks on a person, the divers had to take the tanks off...
I have worked in heavy construction and earth work. We always had "Coffin Boxes" laying around the sites, a simple task to grab one with the rubber tired 20 ton Grove Crane and place in a ditch to protect the workers.
A 19 year old does not know much about safety: The Journeymen...
