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Dumped on while dumping

2007 Reader Submission
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News story: "CALGARY/ A 30-year-old female construction worker who had crouched behind an earthmover to relieve herself was killed this week when the vehicle's driver dumped a load of earth on her. "When he dumped his load of earth, he discovered the woman's body," said Barrie Harrison, spokesman for Kidco Construction Ltd. Harrison said there were portable washrooms several hundred metres from where the pair of workers had stopped for a break. The accident occurred in the new suburb of Copperfield under development southeast of Calgary."

I'm not submitting this because I find the circumstances particularly noteworthy, but the mental image of a lady being crushed by a load of dirt while squatting for a piss is priceless. Scratch that. Squatting for a piss behind a fully loaded earthmover is pretty stupid now that I think about it.

Submitted on 10/06/2007

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: Edmonton Journal, Oct 6/07, pg A5

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James said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
I was debating the self-selection here, but it is perfectly clear that anyone working at a construction site should be aware of ALL safety procedures. I have also considered the fact that nearly all construction sites are equipped with "Port-o-Potties" or the equivalent thereof. My conclusion is that this was avoidable and the victim is eligible for a DA!


Chip said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Yep, she wanted to be out of sight to do her business and the earthmover operator obliged. Thanks for the story.


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Don't construction sites require port-a-potties for just such emergencies? She certainly could have found a better place for this.


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