Paul Andrews Injured In Fall

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Paul Andrews Injured In Fall

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Paul Andrews [former crew chief for Bobby Labonte] was seriously injured in an accident at his shop [Tim Andrews Busch East car] in Mooresville, NC late yesterday [Wednesday] afternoon. He fell off a ladder in the shop while changing a light bulb, and fell about 30 ft. to the floor. He was airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Andrews suffered a compression fracture of his spine, a crushed left ankle, and some broken bones in his right ankle.(8-17-2007)

 

[Betsy]

Where do

you get a 30 ft ladder? That is a terrible height to fall. I worry about the bottom step on a staircase.
Betsy

 

[Magnethead]

a 30 foot ladder.....I'd be looking for a slim line scissorlift myself.

 

[Bucky Badger]

Almost the same injuries when I fell 40'.

I wish him a speedy recovery.