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What happens when people start to pretend they’re immortal? Not just any people, but those who work in potentially dangerous or even hazardous circumstances. Think of construction workers, crane operators, bridge painters… disregarding the most basic health and safety regulations. Or maybe, even worse, having to work under such conditions due to their apathetic employers.

Nothing good comes out of this, let me tell you. The legendary subreddit OSHA has set out on a mission to educate people about staying safe at work by showing what incidents lurk around the corner. It also has a touch of humor, so it’s not all that serious, but one thing is clear: “Safety First!” people!

Scroll down through our new batch of selections from the community and be sure to check out our previous features on OSHA here, here and here.

#1

New Job. The Guy Showing Me What To Do Climbs Into A 2500 Gallon Mixer To Clean It

New Job. The Guy Showing Me What To Do Climbs Into A 2500 Gallon Mixer To Clean It

There's no lock out tag out and nothing about the confined space. I told him they can fire me if they expect me to climb in there

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    #3

    I Used To Work At An Auto Shop, This Was One Of The Lifts For Vehicles

    I Used To Work At An Auto Shop, This Was One Of The Lifts For Vehicles

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    Every employer’s duty is to provide a work environment for its employees that’s up to date and in compliance with state and local regulations. That means that most often, employers and HR rely upon the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue guidance. Another important source of rules and guidance for companies is the ones issued by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and any of its state divisions, like Cal/OSHA.

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    #5

    The Ladders Are Ratchet Strapped Together

    The Ladders Are Ratchet Strapped Together

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    Caro Caro
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know when you see a picture and you get that tingly feeling in your calves? I just had those :D

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    #6

    How Many Companies Do This Lol?

    How Many Companies Do This Lol?

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    RaroaRaroa
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good to see the worksite is still living in the dark ages, assuming wearing pink makes you less of a man.

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    Every year, OSHA unveils the Top 10 OSHA violations. The most recent list was announced on Oct. 12, 2021 during the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo event in Orlando, Florida, and unsurprisingly, this list hardly changes. This may feel like a broken record that keeps on playing, but it’s still vital to proactively identify hazards and train employees to work safely and minimize risks at all times.

    #7

    Come With Me, And You'll Be, In A World Of OSHA Violations

    Come With Me, And You'll Be, In A World Of OSHA Violations

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    Rabbit Carrot
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Son of the soil there looks like he’s never read a safety code book in his life.

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    #8

    Contractor In Our Company

    Contractor In Our Company

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    Nathaniel
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can feel the potential hurt in my testicles, just by looking at this pic.

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    #9

    By Counting The Rings You Can Determine This Tire Is Too Old

    By Counting The Rings You Can Determine This Tire Is Too Old

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    For the mind-blowing 11th year in a row, Fall Protection – General Requirements maintained its No. 1 position. Fall Protection, 1926.501 has been the number one most cited violation for years even though the fall protection standard is designed to prevent falls. According to statistics, it accounts for just about 40 percent of deaths in the construction industry. This suggests that the majority of fall accidents happen on residential work sites.

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    #10

    A Truck That Barely Strapped On Its Cargo

    A Truck That Barely Strapped On Its Cargo

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    To prevent fall injuries and fatalities, it is critical that employers supply their workers with guardrail systems, safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems when working at heights. In addition to just providing proper fall protection, the employer is also responsible for ensuring that all employees are trained on how to properly use fall protection and know when to use it.

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    #14

    When Your Breaker Keeps Tripping

    When Your Breaker Keeps Tripping

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    Rabbit Carrot
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The amount of time it took to find and stack those bricks (plus balance the box on top) might have been better spent actually securing the box.

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    #15

    When You're The New Guy And There's Not Enough Room In The Truck

    When You're The New Guy And There's Not Enough Room In The Truck

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    As for OSHA’s top 10 list, the notable changes in 2021 included Hazard Communication (No. 5) falling three spots from its 2020 ranking of No. 2; Ladders (No. 3) rising two spots from No. 5 in 2020; and Powered Industrial Trucks (No. 9) falling two spots from No. 7 the previous year.

    The deputy director of OSHA'S Directorate of Enforcement Programs, Patrick Kapust, urges employers and workers to review this list of violations and assess their own workplace. “Employers need to make sure their employees are protected. The Top 10 tells us what OSHA is finding over and over again on a routine basis. Employers, use the list as a tool to assess your own workplace,” Kapust said.

    #16

    Safety Warning In A Hospital

    Safety Warning In A Hospital

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    Alexandra Davis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have arm rest guards on my manual wheelchair and have never had this happen. You've got to be very stupid and bendy to be able to do this!

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    #17

    Ladder To Hell, I'ma Right?

    Ladder To Hell, I'ma Right?

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    Roxy Eastland
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are those coffin carrier dancers on the balcony? I'm wondering if that's a humorous photoshop

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    #18

    Been Nervously Watching These Two Maniac Roofers On Ladders Across The Street While Working From Home Today

    Been Nervously Watching These Two Maniac Roofers On Ladders Across The Street While Working From Home Today

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    #19

    There's A Story Behind Every Sign

    There's A Story Behind Every Sign

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    #20

    Who Needs Ladders?

    Who Needs Ladders?

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    #21

    I Think This Belongs Here

    I Think This Belongs Here

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    #22

    Its A Technical Term

    Its A Technical Term

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    #23

    That’s Sure Not Going To Roll Sideways Anywhere

    That’s Sure Not Going To Roll Sideways Anywhere

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    bryguy
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you tell the new guy "put these blocks on both sides of the tire"

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    #24

    Partner Walked Right On It And Fell Through It

    Partner Walked Right On It And Fell Through It

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    #25

    It Works Till It Doesn't

    It Works Till It Doesn't

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    #26

    Lemme Squeeze Right In There

    Lemme Squeeze Right In There

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    #27

    Contracting In A Building In Melbourne, We Had A Fire Alarm Test This Morning And These Bins Appeared Around An Hour Later

    Contracting In A Building In Melbourne, We Had A Fire Alarm Test This Morning And These Bins Appeared Around An Hour Later

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    #28

    Nothing To See Here. Move Along

    Nothing To See Here. Move Along

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    #29

    The Way My Sister's Husband Manage His House's Electricity

    The Way My Sister's Husband Manage His House's Electricity

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    #30

    Every Problem Can Be Resolved With A Finite Amount Of Chairs

    Every Problem Can Be Resolved With A Finite Amount Of Chairs

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    #31

    Just A Little Boost To Reach This Gas Station Roof

    Just A Little Boost To Reach This Gas Station Roof

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    #32

    Gotta Make Sure That Ladder Is Extra Secure

    Gotta Make Sure That Ladder Is Extra Secure

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    Rabbit Carrot
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if he drops it and it goes through a windscreen or someone drives over it you know he’ll be blaming everyone else.

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    #33

    In Case Of Fire, Grab A Sword And Don't Let The Monsters Escape

    In Case Of Fire, Grab A Sword And Don't Let The Monsters Escape

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    IsABELLA
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its a push door so you can still get out fast but still irresponsible and illegal

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    #35

    Clogged Dryer Vent, Only Removed Cover, Didn't Pull Any Lint Out Yet

    Clogged Dryer Vent, Only Removed Cover, Didn't Pull Any Lint Out Yet

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    #38

    Driving Behind A Commercial Pickup Truck With No Bed Door Carrying Unsecured Loose Debris

    Driving Behind A Commercial Pickup Truck With No Bed Door Carrying Unsecured Loose Debris

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    Sergy Yeltsen
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a multi-lane highway, can't you move around it? I know I wouldn't be staying behind it - but I've seen Final Destination.

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    #39

    Step Ladders Are Overrated

    Step Ladders Are Overrated

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    #40

    Pour Yourself A Coffee, There's A Bit To Digest Here

    Pour Yourself A Coffee, There's A Bit To Digest Here

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    zach marshall
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve attached a sawzall to a 20 foot pole and used some line to rig a pull for the trigger. I see nothing wrong with trying to do your job safer or more effectively even if it looks weird to other people. The poor guy probably has to drill thousands of these holes

    DennyS (denzoren)
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree....but can we appreciate the inventiveness of it, like damn.

    Paul Davis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To me, this is more of a clever work-around than an unsafe practice

    Cody
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obvious (and disputed) issue aside, the guy is also not wearing any respiratory protection. Silica dust from drilling concrete is not something to mess around with.

    Eat Dirt Crow
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, he isn't wearing any eye protection. (Any comments on safety squints could be seen as offensive I would think.)

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    Ian Osmond
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And yet, unlike every other thing here, that actually gets the human being out of the way of the dangerous bit, instead of putting them into it.

    MediumPimpin
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is probably safer than standing on a ladder getting dust and debris in your eyes, hair, ears, nose and lungs. Drilling overhead with one of those is harder than you'd think.

    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thats is actually pretty smart and ergonomic. the whole wood setup has a handle and it rotates downward so the drill can motion up. he doesnt have to use his arms higher than his torso, which is one of the worst causes of muscle ailments.

    wordsupfool
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG- why does this look something I would do?? --- Here, Boss... I got it... Looking terrified and ready to meet god.

    Kaioz
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who the... What the h*ll am I lookn at here?? And why???

    Holly Bee
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't even tell what's going on, which makes me even more nervous.

    Joshua Moon
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the idea. The execution of the idea needs some further refinement. Looks like a hammer drill on the top. Wonder how many holes he needs to drill in that ceiling

    D00FINSHMERTZ
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is in Asia, where OSHA is non-existent. It also looks like a highly intelligent and innovative fix for a real issue.

    Chucky Cheezburger
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's kinda genius tho.Hate getting dust in my shirt while hammerdrilling.

    Joe Gandalf
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dunno, that doesn't look particularly dangerous, but the engineering here is glorious!

    Jyri Hakola
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't even see anything that lethal here. If the drill drops' now one is not under it, if it jams, that guy has actually a quite long lever arm to resist the torque.

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    Atero
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    +1 for creativity ! It's actually brilliant solution.

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    #41

    Tell The Firefighters To Bring Their Chainsaw

    Tell The Firefighters To Bring Their Chainsaw

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    Rabbit Carrot
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s poorly maintained and probably against the law to leave a tree growing through it. However, nobody is in danger here. It’s a valve for a sprinkler system and the fire department would only need to turn it off (not on) once the fire was under control. They also have to be chained up by law (it’s chained up into an ON position to make the sprinklers work).

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    #43

    Another Day In The Military

    Another Day In The Military

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    #45

    Minot North Dakota Goes Hard

    Minot North Dakota Goes Hard

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    Atero
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is actually fine. Top ladder is fixed to the construction and lower has attachment hooks. The only problem is length of it which is compensated by the vehicle.

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    #47

    Our Toolbox Sheets Come Pre-Filled Out. Everyone Is Fit For Duty, All The Time, No Matter What

    Our Toolbox Sheets Come Pre-Filled Out. Everyone Is Fit For Duty, All The Time, No Matter What

    DeathCondition Report

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    Alethia Nyx
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do we know this isn't just the first or last sheet of a stack, the example that shows how it should be filled out.

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    #48

    Who Needs To Strap Down A Load?

    Who Needs To Strap Down A Load?

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    Aileen Grist
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember when a guy carrying sheet metal slammed his brakes on (1970s UK) and it wasn't fastened down - went straight through the cab, cutting the 2 guys in there in half.

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    #49

    Installing Solar Panels. One Guy Has A Harness But Isn't Tied Off, The Other Has No Harness. The Rope Is For Attaching To The Panels, But Is So Long That The Panel Would Hit The Ground

    Installing Solar Panels. One Guy Has A Harness But Isn't Tied Off, The Other Has No Harness. The Rope Is For Attaching To The Panels, But Is So Long That The Panel Would Hit The Ground

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    zach marshall
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah roofers don’t live with the same rational fear of falling to their deaths like the rest of us ground people.

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    #50

    Check Insurance Before Hiring Contractor

    Check Insurance Before Hiring Contractor

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    #51

    Sharps Container? Never Heard Of It (A Lovely View To Walk Into Work)

    Sharps Container? Never Heard Of It (A Lovely View To Walk Into Work)

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    #52

    Thought I’d Post My Own Picture Here Since Someone Else Already Did

    Thought I’d Post My Own Picture Here Since Someone Else Already Did

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    #53

    As An Engineer, I Really Appreciate All The Little Coffee Cup Stands The Masons Installed On This Project. Makes Supervising Much More Comfortable

    As An Engineer, I Really Appreciate All The Little Coffee Cup Stands The Masons Installed On This Project. Makes Supervising Much More Comfortable

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    boredpandaki
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I assume these aquares plastics are protective caps for the left iron things. They let them out of the concrete (armed concrete) in caseyou need in the future to build another floor.

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    #54

    Can't Reach

    Can't Reach

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    RaroaRaroa
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as the bucket is not going to drop, the ladder isn't going anywhere.

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    #55

    Construction Site On The Side Of A Driving Range With No Protective Netting Or Any Sort Of Barrier. The Area The Crew Is Working Is Covered In Golf Balls

    Construction Site On The Side Of A Driving Range With No Protective Netting Or Any Sort Of Barrier. The Area The Crew Is Working Is Covered In Golf Balls

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    #56

    Seen This While Driving

    Seen This While Driving

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    Deed ya done seen it when you was wit yur SisterMomma?

    #57

    Just Thought It Was Interesting How My Company Locked Out A Water Fountain Due To Covid. We Get Water In Bottles Now

    Just Thought It Was Interesting How My Company Locked Out A Water Fountain Due To Covid. We Get Water In Bottles Now

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    Sar-kei Scyence
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is perfectly safe and I direct illustration of a changed world due to SARS-CoV-2

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    #58

    We Are Already In The Hospital So It’ll Be A Short Trip

    We Are Already In The Hospital So It’ll Be A Short Trip

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    #60

    Think Fast

    Think Fast

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