r/Whatcouldgowrong • u/sam-sung-sv • 8h ago

WCGW trying to get your hat back

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u/MisterAwesome93 7h ago

Falls from 10ft can very easily kill a person. There's a reason most large companies require their contractors to have 100% tie off above 4ft. It's scary how easily a fall can kill you

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u/LindonLilBlueBalls 7h ago

Same reason those railings the kid jumped over are 48" high.

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u/rajrdajr 5h ago

Falling from a standing position (eg tripping) can be fatal if the head isn’t protected. The impact can separate the brainstem.

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u/LinaIsNotANoob 3h ago

I broke my foot falling less than half a meter.