"Most operators use safety lines attached to the cranes to prevent a long fall, but Baw is considered a cowboy of sorts. Sometimes he traipses across the crane's jib without a safety line. But he sports an unblemished safety record in his more than 20 years on the job."

"A few years ago, his high-wire routine got him tagged a "daredevil" in Charlotte, N.C., where he drew crowds of admirers standing in a nearby office building."

Editor comments: It only takes one fall to break an "unblemished safety record". That's when ALL bragging rights come to a sudden halt, immediately. "Cowboys" and "Daredevils" are not excluded. Another statement in the article, supposedly made by one of the other operators, Derek Knight, also caught my attention... "Sitting in this little box will do things to your head if you stay up here long enough," Knight said jokingly. — Yes sir, Mr. Knight, apparently, there is some strong, convincing evidence to support your statement, even though you may have said it "jokingly". Ironically, only 2 days ago, on Wednesday (5/30/01), Juan Sanchez ,28, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina fell from a boom into the Wando River. Although he fell into water, he didn't survive. Rescue workers recovered his body the next day. Gentlemen, what's under your towercrane, concrete, rebar sticking up, steel beams or...? If you don't have wings and can fly, use that safety line, every time. To be called a "Cowboy or Daredevil" may stroke your ego now, but what message will it convey to others when seen like this.... Here lies _______________ "Cowboy" — "Daredevil" Died as a fool dieth, thy lifeline was not tied. This Dummy Award may be YOUR wake up call! Take heed!