Fall on Rock, Protection Pulled Out — Improper Placement, New York, Shawangunks

Publication Year: 1987.

FALL ON ROCK, PROTECTION PULLED–IMPROPER PLACEMENT

New York, Shawangunks

On October 10,1986, a man (26) fell three meters from Matinee (5.10+) when all his nuts pulled out due to no directional. He suffered facial lacerations and a possible skull fracture. (Source: Tom Scheuer, Senior Ranger, Mohonk Preserve)

(Editor’s Note: No mention is made as to whether the victim was wearing a hard hat. It would appear not.)