Here's a story for Springsteen's next ballad: A roofer in New Jersey took a dangerous dive into a vat of acid to save a coworker who had just fallen through a roof into the tank 40 feet below

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Absolutely incredible, It's amazing what some people will still do to save the life of another. I hope they eventually identify the man and give him the recognition he deserves.

Wow, that is crazy. Sounds like an awesome coworker. I hope I work with people of similar character if the need ever arises.

I like my coworkers, but I would not jump into a vat of acid for them

Scratch that, I don't like my coworkers, I hate em.

I was going to say. Judging by the hookie comment another thread it didn't sound like it. Doesn't your job require you to help to the best of your abilities though? Have to save em regardless. Unless it's a pit of acid, but I doubt you have many of those laying about your workplace.

One of the big things about my job is 1) Is the scene safe? If it's not safe, I don't go in. I can't be of any help to anyone if I'm also injured

Sounds like safety training 101. In all reality the guy who jumped in after the other guy is probably in trouble over it.

Probably. And I'm willing to bet his work will try to pull some stunt where they don't pay for any of his care saying it was his fault

I wouldn't be surprised. Though a lot will depend on what caused the guy to fall. I'm sure OSHA has the, you owe us money, pen ready.

It sounds like the roof collapsed and he fell, and I'm assuming he was repairing the roof because the vat of acid caused it to need fixed

Pretty poor planning to have guys walking on a roof that is unstable in order to repair it. I'd say the company will end up paying out for this.

Or maybe they'll emerge superheroes with great acid slinging powers.

Probably just two dudes who can't get it up any more but are glad to be alive.

Until their wivs leave them for someone who has super powers

Nubby and Gleeman -- Happy to be alive and kicking your evil asses.

Nubby and Gleeman -- Happy to be alive and kicking your evil asses.

Nubby and Gleeman -- Happy to be alive and kicking your evil asses.

Next marvel movie!!