41chevy Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 A dump trailer into an overhead sign is one thing, but I think this tops it.The cab looks pretty good for what it hit. A Department of Sanitation vehicle crashed through the third floor of building in Queens on Wednesday morning, leaving the driver stranded without coffee while rescuers rushed to the scene.The driver of the truck, a 56-year-old male, was rescued using a tower ladder truck within a half hour of firefighters arriving on the scene, an FDNY spokesperson said He was taken to Elmhurst hospital with neck and back injuries.Over the course of the rescue, 25 units -- over 100 firefighters -- responded to the scene.The incident occurred on the third floor of a sanitation garage at 58-65 52nd Road in Queens, according to the FDNY. The vehicle is a Department of Sanitation salt truck, and although debris from the building fell on the sidewalk, no other injuries have been reported.According to the New York City Office of Emergency Management, roads around the area have been closed due to a "structural incident." Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20225-ny-truck-driving/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Oh those crazy NY gargagemen. Why was the truck being run? getting ready for winter? Driver training?Now the next question, How did they get it back in/ down?Did the driver need a set of clean(er) shorts? Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20225-ny-truck-driving/#findComment-83895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 that guy musta been pissing his pants,,till they got him out,,from fright,,as well as morning coffee,wow.dont see that everyday.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20225-ny-truck-driving/#findComment-83896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 A dump trailer into an overhead sign is one thing, but I think this tops it.The cab looks pretty good for what it hit. A Department of Sanitation vehicle crashed through the third floor of building in Queens on Wednesday morning, leaving the driver stranded without coffee while rescuers rushed to the scene.The driver of the truck, a 56-year-old male, was rescued using a tower ladder truck within a half hour of firefighters arriving on the scene, an FDNY spokesperson said He was taken to Elmhurst hospital with neck and back injuries.Over the course of the rescue, 25 units -- over 100 firefighters -- responded to the scene.The incident occurred on the third floor of a sanitation garage at 58-65 52nd Road in Queens, according to the FDNY.The vehicle is a Department of Sanitation salt truck, and although debris from the building fell on the sidewalk, no other injuries have been reported.According to the New York City Office of Emergency Management, roads around the area have been closed due to a "structural incident."That's casual.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20225-ny-truck-driving/#findComment-83898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Oh those crazy NY gargagemen. Why was the truck being run? getting ready for winter? Driver training?Now the next question, How did they get it back in/ down?Did the driver need a set of clean(er) shorts?As of now on the news there is a Grove crane holding it as secure (?) as possible. Typical NYC, they won't move it until the building dept looks at it and determine if the builing is damaged.(duh) Reasons to run it? we don't need no stinking reasons. I actually think the third floor is the paint shop. If you look carefully at the debris on the groud, you can just make out the Fruit of the Loam Guys buried in it. My question is, what is holding up the roll away on the lower left of the truck? Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20225-ny-truck-driving/#findComment-83906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 MR cabs are damn sturdy- The Postal Service had a driver lose his brakes in Kansas City and go into a brick apartment building. The cab remained intact and the driver survived. Unfortunately a young child in the building was killed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20225-ny-truck-driving/#findComment-83907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I'm sure with the help of his union, the the driver will be found not to be at fault and now can retire early on disability at 175% of his already inflated salary. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20225-ny-truck-driving/#findComment-83912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'm sure with the help of his union, the the driver will be found not to be at fault and now can retire early on disability at 175% of his already inflated salary."I pressed the brake and it got faster" Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20225-ny-truck-driving/#findComment-83942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 "I pressed the brake and it got faster"ya,,baby,,thats what i would tell them,,,the gas pedal was made by toyota,,,and stuck to the floor...4???.lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20225-ny-truck-driving/#findComment-83979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Davids right, on another note - MR Salt Truck will be on ebay soon . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20225-ny-truck-driving/#findComment-83986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Davids right, on another note - MR Salt Truck will be on ebay soon . No Ebay, it'll be at the damaged vehicle aution at the Freshkills Yard. Poop colored seat included... Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20225-ny-truck-driving/#findComment-83998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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