To: harpygoddess
Back when I was in the oil fields, the escape line (For the derrick man) from the finger board to the ground was called the Geronimo Line.
45 degree angle and anchored to barrel of cement.
20 posted on
02/17/2018 6:32:49 AM PST by
Deaf Smith
(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's fore sure)
To: Deaf Smith
I was a derrick hand for awhile (mid to late 80’s)- fortunately, never had to use the Geronimo. I recall ours being anchored to a deadman, but I could be wrong- don’t believe I ever went and looked. The one time in my life I overcame my fear of heights- I’d never do that again.
25 posted on
02/17/2018 8:11:07 AM PST by
TexasBarak
(I aim to misbehave!)
To: Deaf Smith
LOL..thanks for the memory!! I roughnecked W. Texas and SE NM as a kid. Fond memories. Not for whiney snowflakes!
38 posted on
02/17/2018 11:56:14 AM PST by
rrrod
(just an old guy with a gun in his pocket)
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