Man discusses huge crane that crashed into his North Greenbush home
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2025
- A huge crane crashed into a home on Sandra Drive in North Greenbush. Homeowner Robert Shappy said he hired a tree company to take down three trees in his front yard, when part of the truck came crashing down. He joked when he heard they were fully insured upon starting the project, this isn’t exactly what they had in mind.
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That's a neighbor anybody would like to have. His concern was for the worker, not his property, and that's the sign of a true caring human being.
he is not the neighbor he is the client and he stood there watching them set up on top of the septic tank then acts as if he had no duty to say squat "it was in the estimate" will not cut it the dude is getting sued in to the dirt along with the company by the negligently endangered worker.
It's the contractors responsibility to verify all utilities before he set the machine up. We do it all the time . Contractor bought a house @@kevint1910
@@kevint1910 The post SAID, "anyone would like to have him AS A NEIGHBOR", not that he was a neighbor! By the way, your post shows YOUR TRUE COLORS! YOU'RE a neighbor I wouldn't want!
Yea he’s getting a big check I would have no worries either.
@@kevint1910no way this guy gets sued, more like he's getting a check from insurance of the company
Dude looks good and has good conscience and temperament for 85
I like what you did there 😊 TRUMP 2024!
@@hitman3531pathetic over-reach
That's exactly what we were thinking i am jealous lol
@RNSOutdoors my immediate thoughts as well, the gent is in good shape
Much better condition than the 81 yo allegedly running the country.
It’s so refreshing to listen to someone who understands that accidents happen.
he's going to get his house remodeled after this. He hit gold.
That was incompetence not an accident. When you are in charge of a big piece of equipment like a crane ...there is no room for incompetence. Accidents do happen, like a hydraulic line bust when the crane is up and it comes down spilling fluid all over the place, but setting one of the out riggers on a septic tank is just something that could have been avoided. The tree service is very lucky no one was killed, Or injured.
Accident? The first thing a contractor does is find the septic and underground pipes and electrics. The guys are idiots
@@edgemonsiteworksllc3369That's if you are digging in the ground.
@@darin5794 hey genius. What do you think excavation means
Dude is so chill and quiet and not even slightly upset.. Class act of a human, you can't fake that. Hats off my guy.
...... and ?
hats off? lol. You must be 85 years old too
With a nice insurance claim you'd be chilled too.
Definitely!❤
The reason he's so calm is because he knows the tree company just bought him a house
Can't believe that guys 85. Good for him! I'm glad everyone is okay.
I know! He looks like he’s about 65!
I second that
Wow! Im serious! Id like to look that healthy at 70...let alone 85 😂❤
This guy works out
yeah this dude is still middle aged. even at 85.
Total respect for homeowner who has true integrity through and through.
Yes it is amazing. His house has bad damage and he has not mentioned it.
Seems like a good man
At least he knows exactly where his septic tank is, now he will be able to warn the next contractor that works on his property to not put their out-rigger down in that spot or not to drive a skid steer there, etc. The septic tanks I've been around have pvc pipes above the ground, there must have been no indication that an underground tank was there.
This is one laid back homeowner considering the circumstances. Thankfully no one was seriously injured.
He won't have to pay anything
@@Lalilulelolol609Unless the insurance company denies the claim for operator negligence.
He’s seen worse
@@Lalilulelolol609I had a massive tree fall on my home and we had to move for six months since have my home needed to be rebuilt. Not my worst experience but certainly a hassle. You don’t get one big check they make you justify every single thing you have lost. Fortunately my wife is an attorney and a bit of a pit bull so the insurance company gave in pretty much.
@@mtadams2009Going through this now. The experience has been terribly stressful and the insurance adjuster made it 10 times worse. I kept asking myself if I had a stroke or did he because it got more ridiculous as time passed. He got fired and the current adjuster appears competent. I’m not accepting anything less than what I’m entitled to, which is to be made whole. You can’t let them wear you down.
I’m glad no one got seriously hurt. What a nice homeowner gentleman!
If you look up the definition of the word "gentle-man", it should have this man's picture! He is a true example of a kind, compassionate human being. Imagine if everyone was like this fine man! This man is a role model!
This guy seems like such a nice guy ...I hope everything gets fixed for him at no expense
I'm sure the Tree company insurance will do their part.
Lots to pay for.
Septic system, house damages.
Its great to hear from a True gentleman to be concerned about the workers first.
Rather than some Karen screaming.
As a retired crane operator, anytime the equipment is off the road and getting on the yard to lift, septic tanks must be located and marked. Mobile cranes are very heavy and they will cause quite alot of damage .
I dropped my rear tandem into a septic tank last year we were in a grassy field with no houses around must have been one at one point but I guess you never know
It seemed to me like he was a new Crane operator. He should have walk around , make sure his outwriggers are on solid ground
The homeowner said the septic was marked. Just that evidently that information wasn't relayed to the workers.
@@rogerwestgate4724I broke through one in the woods with a dump truck and there weren’t any signs that a house was ever there.
I also broke through a septic tank with a loaded tri axle log truck! This was at an old farmyard with nobody around. To be honest,I never even thought about the septic tank!
when i grew up the usa was full of guys like this. i sure miss those days.
Amen, and so do I.
We exist.
I’m 53 and we’re still out here. Never loose hope. ✌🏼🇺🇸
@@fredgrebner526 thanks
😂🤣😂🤣😂.. with one foot in the 🪦 tho@@fredgrebner526
No matter what happened, you've got to hand it to this gentleman for being so calm & collected. Most would probably be ranting & raving & having a stroke over this. I hope that he lives to be a hundred!
Class act, man of wisdom, integrity and compassion, TAKE NOTE YOUNG BUCKS.
If only all people were this civilized when accidental things happen. Kudos to this gentleman.
He doesn’t care about his house he was just glad nobody was hurt. That’s a good man right there👍
This is one laid back American individual. Looking out for the safety of others. Instead of going sideways about his house. I want to pay attention to this story
Dude gave a calm description of what happened.
Never once talked about how much damage he has too his home and self but rather talks about his concern for the individuals outside
Sure did
Imagine wanting to get trees cut to protect your house and end up with a truck on it instead . I hope they appreciate the homeowner being so kind.
Mad respect for this guy being so chill about the whole situation, I hope if I live to be 85 I’m as calm and composed as he is!
What a nice calm homeowner man & very caring. God bless him!
When he said that he installed his sunroom at 65, and that was 20 years ago, I’m amazed how young he looks.
What a nice man. Glad no one was hurt.
What a gracious man. It’s nice to see in today’s news. Good people are out there aplenty, we just rarely hear about it. Not good enough for ratings. I’m giving a thumbs up so I can see more of these stories. They lift my spirits. ❤️
What a sweet man
Quite the back drop! Wish we had more people like this gentleman in this world!
What a Gentleman he was only worried about the safety of others. The world would be a better place if we had more like this Man and Wife. May God Bless all involved.
30+ years retired crane operator. Was called many times too help tree services with taking down trees with cranes lot bigger than a boom truck . Always checked with homeowner before setting up crane for anything buried as this underground. That's the problem with these tree services they buy a crane and don't ensure the operator is well trained and experienced. It's the operators job too make sure the crane is is set up in a safe location.
When I had 4 trees removed last year, the owner of the tree company came out looked at what needed to be done and one of the questions he initially asked was where the septic tank was and drain field, and the gas line from the propane tank. They had to bring in a 40 ton crane to assist with the tree removal. 3 hours and they were done and gone....I figured man they'll be here all day long, nope, they were pretty quick and cleaned up everything as if they were never here. Pays to pay the good company to do the work, I'm glad the other company I called first didn't call back, I highly doubt they could have done the job to be honest.
@@wildbill23c Did that many times before I brought crane in for tree services. I would meet with home owner and ask about septic , leachfield , gas line , water line locations and make sure they had room for crane and I wasn't lifting over any power lines . Was something I did for any crane job I was doing .
Well the crane operator is well trained now if he doesn't decide to change careers.
I would say 90% of homeowners don't have a clue when i ask those questions. And even if they say one thing, and are mistaken it can lead to a bad day. I was a "knowledgeable" homeowner and knew where 2 wells, a cistern and my septic tank was. But when we excavated for our new addition i dug up an old abandoned tank i had driven over multiple times, and an abandoned well. You might not think so but your rolling the dice everytime you get out into a yard!! Especially with very large equipment!
yup. In Canada, most tree companies just hire the crane. all on the operator. only a few big companies here run their own crane but seems much more common in the US for smaller guys to have their own.
What an amazing gentleman, so cool, calm and collected in spite of the situation..
Well, that was a damn good home builder!
Yea they don’t build them like that anymore
That’s what said! The entire home would be demolished with these new homes today!!!
It may have broke a few sheets of plywood at the most. Thats incredible!
How great the world would be if we all were like this man.. God Bless him
This is the way that human beings behave, respect.
Well, at least nobody was seriously injured..Material things can be fixed...As a general contractor; it's embarrassing when you "Screw the pooch"... People need to slow down and think before acting...Quality is more important than quantity...
This guy is one cool cucumber.
85 years old, he’s seen a lot of life. I wouldn’t be surprised if he is a Vietnam veteran.
@@bondpit8750 I bet you are right.
What a gentleman... his main concern for the worker.
85?! Wow. He looks and sounds great
Take my hat off to him....no outrage...no shouting around...what a true gentleman he was more concerned about the man being serious injured..
Wish more people was understanding as he was
No one was injured and is house will get sorted out eventually..
He has to be the most understanding man in the world. God bless him. The world needs more people like him.
His non-penetrating high level demeanor is one of the reasons this man looks AMAZING at 85. Not stressing over something he can’t control. This is the emotional intelligence I aspire to have some day.
This gentleman is level as Captain Sully
I work construction, I always find out where the septic system is THE WHOLE septic system and no vehicles or equipment bigger than a wheelbarrow goes on it.
That crane operator will ask next time,.....if he still has a job.
Love how he was so calm and collective after his property was damaged. And his only concern was, if the workers were okay. Good man god bless him.
Oh, what a sweetheart of a client. His first concern was for the worker. That's a class act, both he and his wife.
This guy is so calm & I like how he is repeatedly focused on whether the man working on crane was okay.
Employee, Just his pride was hurt. That Homeowner is amazingly smooth, that comes with age. Your reporter was FANTASTIC! ❤❤😅
If this guy thinks the crash was "scary", imagine how scary it will be dealing with the insurance company !
Would like to see a follow up story on this regarding what action the contractor took to repair the damage and compensate for all costs.
This homeowner is truly concerned and thankful about the machine operator's well being....your reporters are pushing him to say something bad about this company. Accidents happened!!! Must be a very slow news day.
Employee needs to be drug tested...he was probably high, sounds like it...
he's happy that no one got killed and happy that the contractor has insurance
What a great man. He is kind, understanding and compassionate. He did a heck of a job explaining what happened. If he is in fact 85, he looks phenomenal. Sir, if you read this, you handled this whole situation exceedingly well. I commend you.
The homeowner was really calm considering what happened to his house, I would have been PISSED!
True integrity! Cared more for the worker than anything else.
Why get pissed? It doesn't change anything
@@markwilliams4525 It changes your blood pressure and that's about all!
Why you hire a licensed and insured tree removal company.
Cannot be overstated!
Will their insurance pay ?? Incompetent crew , did not inspect area where a heavy equipment was to be set up , i,ve been doing tree service for 40 yrs , 1 gutter replacement , and many plants replaced ,ZERO insurance claims , GOOD LUCK !!
@@jtrocktree5409 he did mention the septic was marked, but obviously something wasn't right.
EXACTLY! Don’t let any Contractor do anything on your property with requesting - and receiving - a “Certificate of Insurance” from the company with your name and address printed on it. Commercial insurance print COI’s upon request. If the Contractor hesitates, find someone else. Not just for property damage…but if they get injured or killed they/their survivors will sue the homeowner.
@@rupe53 Yeah…the crane operator should NEVER have driven within ten feet of the perimeter of the septic system…they shouldn’t even be on the leech field. The leech pipes are only a few feet below the soil and will be crushed by heavy equipment.
This is kinda local for me but have to say when we had some massive oaks in our back yard cleaned of some house overhanging and dead limbs, the company asked if there was a septic system, it didn't but they still put down heavy timbers and plywood just in case there was something unknown such as sink holes.
THAT is framing. Give that reporter a raise.
What a good man. He’s more concerned about the worker than the damage to his house.
I listened to every second of this interview….good on the news for not editing this to fit a narrative
Once again, we see that tree guys...... are NOT crane guys!
I always told workers with heavy trucks where our septic was located and asked them not to drive over it or park on it. I was very aware and made others aware, too.
The way the truck landed on his home, the house is well built
Communication goes a long way this is how you don't have an accident.
Handsome older gentleman showing how to keep calm when a crane is on your roof ❤
And I thought I was having a bad day.
Yes, God bless this guy. He’s very thoughtful. He was worried about the guy you can tell. He’s a really nice fella. God bless him. Hope everything works out fine for everybody. Glad nobody got hurt.🥰💕
Yeah, so thoughtful he didn't think to mention the septic tank... 😂
What a calm and cool collected gentleman. In this day and age it’s very refreshing.
Well, this man looks amazing at 85. He is not mad or bitter. I would’ve came unglued and freaked out!!!!
He's 85, wow, doesn't look it! Praise be to God the worker is ok, and the tree company has insurance. Just a matter of getting it repaired now. The owner was a true gentleman about the situation!
He has the best attitude. No use freaking out.
This gentleman's homeowner insurance typically will not pay for damages by this contractor, I hope the contractor has liability insurance or our buddy here might be in trouble. Liability insurance is high as heck.
This is the way we all need to handle situations like this.
Actually, THIS IS, the way everybody used to handle them. But you can easily sense that the media station that is interviewing him is trying to blow this up into more than what it actually is. It was an accident. Accidents happen, always have, always will.
We need to be more like this man and his wife. They were more concerned about the worker who fell more than anything. And it sounds like they are still concerned about HIM but not their material possessions, i.e. their home.
You just know he is a good Father.
So I am a certified crane operator, real cranes, not overhead cranes or boom trucks and knowing what is under you is just as important as knowing what is above you. That’s crane operating 101, they were in a hurry as the guy stated. You gotta slow down and take a step back. Tortoise always beats the Hare
Guess you didn't hear the septic caved in. Nothing to do with overhead obstacles
@@KushertReread his comment….knowing what is under you……there were markings for the septic system!
@@daffodilrose1950
Yup.. I misread that. My mistake
First thing you do before even driving around on someone's yard is... do you have septic tank. Where is it. 😂😂😂😂
Everything always turns to crap
😂😂🤣🫡
He's so focused & articulate for anybody over 80 years old, (he's 85?!).
I'm thinking that money is not a worry to this guy, great insurance and no one was hurt.
My guess is he was more concerned about human life than money. All too rare these days.
This is a man that understands insurance will repair the damages, that’s why he was only worried about the workers.
A sensible man that cares about the right thing.
Very refreshing 🙂
I know an old guy in his 80's over on Pennsey Avenue who was once a crane operator...sharp as a tack and worked circles around everyone...No Joke! 😁
Difference is, this homeowner is the read deal, hope he gets everything repaired without a lot of BS.
The little girl is still frozen in fear. 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Glad no one was seriously injured, best of luck with the recovery
His phone will be ringing off the hook from lawyers.
There is a reason his age group is called the Silent Generation. The rest of us should learn a thing or two from them before it is too late
When we had tree service, we had them bring and show us their current insurance policy.
Sir , one step better , contact their Ins. Agent to fax , email , hard copy to you the homeowner/Business owner . Some carry a copy to white out and fill in as needed . You're footing the bill , double check . It's worth a few minutes to get it right . Bless ya'll
I couldn’t imagine being in that bucket when it went over. About 20 years ago I was in a bucket truck going pole to pole & my driver got too close to the edge of the road & dropped the front tire in a ditch. It felt like I was in a catapult, thank god I was strapped in with a harness or it would’ve flung me right out & I probably wouldn’t be here now.
This story was even crazier than I thought it would be, and the guy they're interviewing seems cool af
I'd buy him a beer or a joint given the opportunity
Dude looks great for 85.
Wow, Man looks great for 85! I thought he was in his 60s. My dad is 85, bedridden and his words are far apart.
Usually cranes will set up something underneath the outrigger support. These guys were obviously unqualified for the job.
Even crane mats/cribbing aren't going to help if you unknowingly put an outrigger down over a septic tank.
The big argument between the two insurance companies is going to be if the crane operator knew the septic tank was there and if not, why not.
guy looks amazing for 85, clear of mind and fit body. hope he has many more happy years.
The front of the truck is actually on the roof. That is defined different. The front of the truck on top of the house. The first thing that needs to happen is to get a crane on site and lift the front of the truck off the house to prevent more damage. Definitely a tremendous amount of damage has occurred to the house and he also mentioned septic system. There is definitely a lot of damage to the home not to mention the damage to the boom truck. I would also think that fuel spill has also occurred. I can see a fuel tank that is apparently upside down on the side of the overturned truck.
Good catch, I didn’t see the fuel spill.
They should have got a property survey before they drove into the land. Poor planning
The crane operator is 100% at fault based on federal CDL laws.
He’s got it more together than the tv crew.
I pray to god that I am as sharp and healthy as this man when I reach his age. I respect this man, he is worried about others safety and not getting worked up over damage to things that can be fixed.
The joys of home ownership!
This man was very nice about this situation. He was concern about the worker. If this was a young man, he would of been saying i'm sueing, very nice gentleman here, calm and can see it was a accident.
Wow he’s 85?? Dang!!
I think the septic system should have been discussed.
Septic systems are easy to spot. They have a large access cover.
@@steven4315Not always, they're frequently completely buried and septic tank guys have to frequently dig them up to empty them.
@@deezelfairy Good point, I was thinking about the newer fiberglass tanks. The old systems were concrete and a lot more sturdy.
When I was 18 or so I was operating a boom truck installing a beam on a foundation. It wasnt a septic system but fresh backfilled earth, it gave way and the leg of the machine just went into the ground. I jumped off and turned around to see the leg 6'-8' in the ground. One of the scariest few seconds I have ever experienced in my life.
This worked is incredibly lucky to be unharmed.
That's the most cool headed person I've ever seen. Hope everything turns out ok.
This gentleman has a positive attitude considering what happened to his house. Contractor dropped the ball by not verifying where the septic tank was located. He won't make that mistake again
Can you report the name of the tree service company so others do not make the same mistake in selecting them?
Bingo. All very avoidable.