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Sources: Crane Operator In Building Collapse Had Pot, Painkiller In His System
CBSPhilly ^ | 6/7/2013 | Walt Hunter

Posted on 06/07/2013 1:39:32 PM PDT by PieterCasparzen

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To: nascarnation
Is this a union only job site?

They ALL are in Philly!

21 posted on 06/07/2013 1:54:08 PM PDT by pgkdan (Some taglines never go away....)
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To: Gen.Blather

The government doesn’t have the IT resources to do background checks on pothead crane operators.


22 posted on 06/07/2013 1:54:51 PM PDT by PieterCasparzen (We have to fix things ourselves)
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To: pgkdan

That’s what I figured.
At GM, we’d have union guys and gals get dismissed for dealing on company property (pretty much never for possession or being under the influence).

And in a couple months they’d be back after completing a rehab stint.


23 posted on 06/07/2013 1:56:30 PM PDT by nascarnation (Baraq's economic policy: trickle up poverty)
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To: nascarnation

And I’ll bet they were on paid leave too...


24 posted on 06/07/2013 1:57:48 PM PDT by pgkdan (Some taglines never go away....)
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To: PieterCasparzen

Obama wii probably promote him to all the shovel ready projects since
he is probably Union and can’t be fired.


25 posted on 06/07/2013 2:01:19 PM PDT by tennmountainman
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra

He was hired in Philadelphia for one reason. Nuff said


26 posted on 06/07/2013 2:04:46 PM PDT by oldironsides
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To: PieterCasparzen

A crane operator has to have split second reactions.


27 posted on 06/07/2013 2:06:11 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: PieterCasparzen

Which do they think was more responsible, the painkiller or the pot?


28 posted on 06/07/2013 2:08:36 PM PDT by TheBattman (Isn't the lesser evil... still evil?)
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To: PieterCasparzen
Sources tell CBS 3 that blood tests on the crane operator involved with Wednesday’s deadly building collapse in Center City detected the presence of a prescription painkiller and marijuana.

How much of either?

If he smoked marijuana and took the painkiller the night before last then what does it have to do with anything?

If he smoked the marijuana and took the painkiller in the last hour defiantly relevant.

29 posted on 06/07/2013 2:09:09 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Join AAAA : Americans Against Acronym Abuse)
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To: pgkdan

Typically not, although some would get back pay eventually.

A lot depended on nepotism, cronyism, etc.


30 posted on 06/07/2013 2:14:19 PM PDT by nascarnation (Baraq's economic policy: trickle up poverty)
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To: kabumpo

LOL


31 posted on 06/07/2013 2:18:05 PM PDT by ßuddaßudd (>> F U B O << "What the hell kind of country is this if I can only hate a man if he's white?")
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

http://www.skybrary.aero/bookshelf/books/1108.pdf

I recalled a report on flying and marijuana. Seems that numerous studies show that up to 24 hours later, pot impairs the ability to perform tasks. But depending on the pain meds - they probably had a greater effect.


32 posted on 06/07/2013 2:18:58 PM PDT by 21twelve ("We've got the guns, and we got the numbers" adapted and revised from Jim M.)
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To: Gen.Blather
There’s a huge push to forbid employee background checks. This is because prior arrests prevent former convicts from getting jobs.

The EEOC is really pushing hard on the "don't do background checks" thing.

They are just waiting to have a "test" case that they can take to court. Right now it's just a suggestion from the EEOC.

My company will still be doing background checks. Good mercy some people don't need a "break", some people need to be locked up and the key thrown away. (rme)

33 posted on 06/07/2013 2:19:59 PM PDT by RikaStrom ("To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize." ~Voltaire)
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To: kabumpo

Not to mention the brain cells it kills over a period of time.


34 posted on 06/07/2013 2:23:14 PM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: PieterCasparzen

Wouldn’t you need an engineer present for this type of work? Just because you can operate a crane doesn’t mean you can safely bring down a building.


35 posted on 06/07/2013 2:25:07 PM PDT by KEVLAR (Liberty or Death)
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Wouldn’t you need an engineer present for this type of work?

Only if he's in the union. Otherwise forget it.

36 posted on 06/07/2013 2:26:51 PM PDT by nascarnation (Baraq's economic policy: trickle up poverty)
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To: PieterCasparzen

Marijuana stays in the system for thirty days and will test positive.

Many construction workers are on pain meds because of previous injuries. He may have a prescription for back or leg pain.


37 posted on 06/07/2013 2:28:56 PM PDT by Chickensoup (200 million unarmed " people killed in the 20th century by Leftist Totalitarian Fascists)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

“A crane operator has to have split second reactions.”

That’s why I suggest the pain killer was more of the problem. Pain killers are “downers,” and they can really slow down the reflexes. But pot could potentiate that effect. But when you’re prescribed a pain killer, the info always says, “Don’t drive or operate heavy machinery.”


38 posted on 06/07/2013 2:29:02 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ( Ya can't pick up a turd by the clean end!)
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To: kabumpo
If you smoke weed you are impaired for several hours—just like booze. Neither is more dangerous in this respect. You could probably say that more pot smokers are willing to take chances while being stoned-— that is a people issue not a weed issue. It's a good thing people do not go to work or drive drunk because then we would really have to watch out.
39 posted on 06/07/2013 2:44:24 PM PDT by dgbrown
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra

Non union job! I am a heavy equiptment operator and have operated cranes as well it’s not a job to be messed up on!
It may have been his action that contributed to the collapse, but as a construction worker myself I think the supervision was wrong in it’s method of demolition. One witness mentioned them pulling out a piece of steel that was giving some support just before the collapse. However I have never seen a piece of steel use to shore up a 4 story wall on initial construction, unless they installed it as a safety device.
I for one can not understand the perimiter not being secure to other buildings and citizens in the area! Especially in close proximity.


40 posted on 06/07/2013 2:49:57 PM PDT by Conserev1 ("Still Clinging to my Bible and my Weapon")
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