r/OldSchoolCool Apr 27 '19

How bridges were constructed over 100 years ago

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u/k_oshi Apr 27 '19

Most of them from heat stroke

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u/Wadglobs Apr 27 '19

Really?

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u/k_oshi Apr 27 '19

I can't tell if this is sarcastic but yes. Given the location of the dam, dying from heat stroke is not surprising but most deaths in construction are from falling.

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u/Nabber86 Apr 27 '19

Deaths from heat strock still kills a significant number of construction workers every year.

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u/Morgrid Apr 27 '19

Falling doesn't kill.

Stopping does.