Being a Trailer Park Superhero is risky business.
BJ – married to my niece, and certified construction working-man hero – broke his back on the job Thursday. Working at a job site with his dad, a catwalk collapsed, and he fell 14′, and crushed a vertebrae. Seeing a large hunk of grillwork headed for him, he managed to roll out of the way, preventing further injury from the falling metal.
As of yesterday? He had been fitted with a back brace, given an assload of morphine, and sent home. No signs of paralysis, neurological damage or other injuries. He’ll be off work for about 3 monhts, and eligible for extended medical benefits.
Whew…
Plans for the construction of the new “double wide” home in the country – with an attached apartment for Mom – are temporarily on hold. Plans for the “negligence” lawsuit against the owner of the jobsite with the inadequately secured catwalk? Well underway…
