Injury and Damage due to Poor Communication and Low Morale

. . .But we finish strong 💪😎

[@ambersanborn2067]

I’m starting my own tree felling and branch trimming op. To see something like this is infinitely valuable and it truly takes a man of powerful courage to let this video show. I admire you guys. I can’t wait to have a crew as solid as you all are.

[@caseyblidook7610]

As a tree guy, I'm behind you and back you up. Be safe. Mistakes happen. Don't rush ever. Always go safety first and know when to say I don't know. Your customers will wait for you to do a little research. Best of luck my friend. WIC tree services in Kelowna.

[@josephquinn8019]

pal they are not solid. please raise your bar. this is what gives tree guys a bad name

[@damonmaldonado8840]

Definitely can’t be a roper unless you built like a women linebacker. Hope you’re just raking for them lmao

[@jackberdine]

how's it going?

[@krustysurfer]

Go get'em sister🎯 take your time, act wisely and looking fwd to future content from you 🤙from Lower Western Michigan

[@blueoakats]

I love this video. I love how you're open about your faith, and you're humble enough to point to your own mistakes so that we can all learn more. Man, every climber makes mistakes from time to time, but few climbers broadcast them as learning experiences to be shared! But judging from you and your crew's professionalism, I can learn a lot from you guys.

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks Nathan.

[@johndunbar2393]

Everyone/every team has those kind of days and if they say they don't, they're lying. Glad no one was hurt, other than Damien's pride, but August, you handled that better than most bosses would've. Especially after getting drug around like a rag doll. The most important thing to remember is those days like that are temporary, and better days are right around the corner.

[@katsivan5148]

Haha if it was meant to be a shitty one nothing gonna stop it from stealing the show. Mr August and for Damien__ well thanks for dessert..;) he definitely topped the day. 😆. I think i seen him lil melting into that tree..lol

[@FaenumVena]

I dont think better shoes would have helped much either, looks like he stepped on a pile of leaves and small branches and they acted as wheels so he lost traction. He had some balls to hold onto it like that, I think many would have just let go when it started getting sketcy.

[@donetteshonna2906]

You're more dedicated than I would have been to stopping that drop. Once I saw I lost the battle and there was going to be damage no matter what, free fall that thing. Personal safety is more important that property safety :)

[@Stettafire]

Yup, you get them in all professions too. You need to learn when to recognise that in your own work, as well as learn to recognise when your teammates are struggling too. You can get past it, but you need to be aware of your own limitations. Sometimes you just need to take a step back from the situation and think before you carry on. Being hit with a major issue like that sucks, but there will be better days

[@rstreeservicellc5480]

Anyone can take clips from a job and make them look like a professional it takes a strong man to show mistakes

[@joshuam.2685]

- Word .

[@willyeverlearn7052]

True

[@3rddegreeburns494]

So true.

[@willythemailman3911]

That's why I have a cat When things go wrong, I come home and tell the cat it was his fault

[@ambersanborn2067]

R&S Tree Service LLC damn straight.

[@erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218]

Hey-as cliché as this might sound- it is the valleys that make and define the mountaintop! Thank you for sharing!

[@strongrootstreequaade8287]

“It’s okay, it’s a good spot for it” had me dying😂😂🤣. Glad your all ok “ish”

[@NHlocal]

Dang!!! I know EXACTLY how that feels..... 😫 .....when I make the cut and expect the rope to catch the piece and just watch it freefall down and crush the deck railing. 😫😫😫 The home owners were amazingly cool about it. I repaired it better than it was originally made and they were super happy. 😎👊 Thanks for sharing that August(and crew), I really appreciate seeing I'm not the only one to completely forget to tie off/hook on the piece I'm cutting. Hey August, hope that elbow heals up fast and fully. 👍 Keep yourselves safe! Randy

[@joesargent285]

Hey NH shit happens long as every one going at night we all been there before trust me but a rope break would have saved them welcome to NH ha

[@johnangeleri7336]

Four years ago we lost a friend. The 4wd bucket truck was out with a mechanical failure. The principal climber was on another job (with me) while the rest of the crew did a job with the company owner that they would rather have had the 4wd bucket truck for. Other hasty decisions followed that resulted in a 50' fall. I think one of the pivotal differences between what happened in your video and what happened to us occurred between when Damian turned off that camera and the first pick came off the tree. I think you recognized that there was a "chain of failure" and took hold of the situation to break that chain. If all crew leaders had the loving concern you have for your crew and the ability to recognize these "failure chains", I believe industry statistics would be more positive. Accidents and mishaps do happen, but it is the actions we all take when we see smaller things occur that prevent tragedies. Watching your videos over the years and seeing your management style has helped me to recognize this "chain" earlier. Thank you for sharing your the non-superhero parts of your footage. Your crew is very blessed to have you.. the arborist Community as well.

[@tedsaylor6016]

The aviation community knows all too well of "the chain". Seeing it and breaking it is key.

[@johnangeleri7336]

@@tedsaylor6016 That's where I learned it from.

[@krustysurfer]

Condolences 😢

[@alabalanutnbolt]

The Domino effect of one thing leading to another is capable of happening anytime. We live and learn in every trade . I’m sure professional worker’s like your team learn super fast from any incidents, as the video shows. Super work amongst the cables and property.👍 🌲.

[@InDisTREETV]

when it rains... it pours....and your point about team morale is the most important part of this video for me...sometimes as a leader I can forget that my response to a situation can impact how a teammate carries out the rest of their day...thanks for sharing *build your team so strong, nobody knows who the leader is *....be safe gentlemen

[@bayestreeservices9148]

wise words dude 🙌🏼

[@kennethsizer6217]

*build your team so strong, nobody knows who the leader is* That brilliant, motivating, and humbling all at once.

[@krustysurfer]

Absolutely! Lots of people like to lead and have forgotten what its like to have to follow........... Blessings to everyone

[@derecktbear6478]

That's what makes us human, we.fall,fail but bounce back. Nice job guys.

[@zaineridling]

Mistakes are always instructive. Especially since every little thing in this industry is inherently dangerous. Great share, good job, my man! 💯👍💯

[@trefallerhighline2152]

Yes I know that feeling of dread it sucks. Thank you for sharing your time MBT leader. Much respect to your hole team

[@lindareinen4361]

You have most likely taught many a good lesson by showing this. Thank you!

[@r4yvalencia671]

I honestly did the same thing damien did with a top on a pondo.. after speed lining all the veg towards back yard the first top piece out of the 3 pieces I forgot to put a sling on. Only thing different is my piece went straight through a roof!! Thank God is didn't end up in the living room of the house. It stopped by hitting a truss and broke through 1 sheet of plywood. The home owners wife was in the kitchen and from about 90 feet all I heard was a scream. My heart dropped. I was so angry and disappointed in myself. Even the homeowner was like "dude.. everyone and everything is ok. Your going to fix it! Nobody is hurt and sh*t happens." Im grateful I framed for 5 years after high school. I called my old boss and he was there before I finished chunking down the stem. Long story short.. home owner has called us back 3 more times for more tree work and more importantly I triple check for the slings. Staying focused on the task in hand and staying humble has did me well sense! You are a beast damien! Don't let it get to you. Practice doesn't make perfect because we're human. Practice makes permanent!!

[@jjt1093]

When you get flustered Like that Time for a Coffee break :) walk away for a minute or 2, Doing good !

[@99cachorro]

That is a good rule. We do that a lot in construction and remodel

[@420f37]

Sounds like the dudes that take smoke breaks every 20 minutes

[@TheOffender000]

No joke! That was definitely break time! I’m just glad there weren’t any major injuries. We’ve all been there.🙂

[@Just4KeigA]

yeah sometimes a good timed break can be a powerful booster

[@caseyblidook7610]

@@TheOffender000 big nod

[@mxcollin95]

I can tell you are one hell of a good boss and a probably an even better man. 👏🇺🇸 Those kids are really lucky to be working with you and I’m sure what you’re investing in them with your time and knowledge will pay big dividends down the road. Wishing you guys the best. 👍

[@matthewstone8466]

I have felt like that, as a matter of fact, more than once. Nice work bringing it back around, gentleman. That's probably the most action the ol' fence has seen in a while.

[@rcronin1]

I have so much respect for you all. Glad the injuries weren't more serious. Thank for being so humble and real. You're a great role model.

[@JimmyDean1992]

Been watching your videos for a while now August. Understanding that bad days will happen.... Something no one wants to admit. Damien is a great monkeybeaver. Hurts me to see him free fall that top and hardcore regret it. Putting your heart on your sleeve takes a noble sacrifice and I I appreciate you and your crew. At 29 I got in a tree for the first time. I am inspired! My friend who is a pro/commercial climber mentored me... He has your saddle! PURE coincidence. I found you on my own! I talked about your 40ft fall experience with him yesterday right before my first climb. I am a former EMT and current unemployed NURSE looking to work. You have given me the confidence to climb by exposing your experiences and educating people from what you have learned. Now it is my turn to keep trusting the gear. Hoping to get your saddle as my first so I can share your experiences with others and keep you in the back of my head every time I climb to keep me thinking safe.

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks for the comment. Email me when you’re ready for a harness because we’re making an improved version soon. [e-mail]

[@stevenandrews6627]

I've known a number of Top Shelf Tree Outfits over my time in the trees. Everyone of them & I'm including my own crew, have had days when Murphy's Law blind sides us and bites us in the ass.... even when we're paying attention. Hard sometimes to "suckback & reload". Really relieved you guys "pulled out of the crash dive" and recovered. Sign of a true professional. My sympathies for your injury. Done that enough times over the decades that my feet stay on the ground these days and I'm strictly "the company safety overwatch" now. 👍👍👍

[@christopherbaker9261]

Anyone that's done this job long enough knows that keeping your focus on a day like this is hard, it's easy to get off balance but hard to get your head back in the game. I appreciate videos of when things go wrong, they're actually some of the only videos I watch, they teach you more than videos that go well, So thanks for posting. One comment on safety, not a single person has their helmet clipped, not the climber nor the ground crew, which is why your helmet fell off when you fell. This is lazy and very dangerous. If anything goes wrong you almost might as well not be wearing it. I was very surprised that such a top end crew wouldn't be a little safer.

[@donfrance3]

That's a tough day at the office. Thanks to your good informational videos I'm able to accurately hinge cut some good trees about to fall on friend's homes and pull them over with compensation (using a long cable to my F250 run thru a large anchor pulley). Anytime a tree requires another person for help, both people have to be completely synchronized and focused on exactly what's happening in the moment to make the drop 100% correct.! Please be safe and keep these video's coming. Thank you.

[@elliotkramer2714]

I know that feeling all too well. One of the things I love about this work is how utterly humbling it can be.

[@dqmc07]

I just had another climber tell me about using my chin strap, he said it’s there for a reason, I saw the reason here, Praise God He got your back.

[@ChrisMurrayEWC]

The ability to bounce back quickly after such a rough start is the mark of true pro's. Mistakes always suck but great job on recovering quickly.

[@garyneuschwander6792]

Thank you for sharing that video! Gutsy and I respect you more for it. I love to see your wheels turn and identify what was at play so it didn’t happen again. Some days we need more Grace then others.

[@wisp666]

Glad no-one got hurt. Everyone has days like this. You’re a great boss & you have an excellent team. Thanks for sharing!

[@nathanaelmedina2775]

Thanks for sharing this. As a climber with two years in I can tell you that I’ve experienced a few days like this, when communication falters and tempers flare, it disrupts your climbing and it’s something I find not enough other climbers talk about, keeping a cool and level calm is vital in our profession and position. We have our own and our crews lives in our hands daily, mistakes are made but have to be forgiven on the spot. Anyways, I appreciate the honesty in this video, it’s not fun to flaunt your flaws. Peace, climb safe, climb calm

[@UNcommonSenseAUS]

That being said, yiu have to make the call when yiu have people who are unsuitable, dangerous or just plain useless..

[@marknash7113]

Nice incite from a pro newcomer with proper perspective! How well you regroup may be the most important factor. Reflect on mistakes together and touch base with all to regroup. You must coach as a leader, not just present expectations. This is serious philisophical method that must permiate the team.

[@nate2838]

Well said. I've known for a long time that i am much more prone to mistakes when I hurry instead of working methodically, and even knowing that there are times I slip into a rush. Just had another reminder today. Though the consequences were relatively small, it was a stupid mistake born of being in a hurry.

[@jackwilliamson7301]

I appreciate your transparency with this video. Many would have cut the video. Good lessons for all of us. Thank You

[@WorshipTheSavior]

I appreciate the wisdom we learn from each others' mistakes... thanks for posting yours! As a newer tree feller, I recently disabled my boom lift for a few weeks and cost myself thousands because of a shortcut on an "easy branch". I knew better but didn't put pull a rope on it. It fell on the tip of the branch which didn't snap off, then the heavy end was still in the air and fell toward and against the boom lift. I'm still kicking myself. Thanks again for showing me that mistakes happen, even to the best of us. Never get complacent - no matter how experienced you are!

[@Shark-Malark]

Learned so much from this, thanks for the honesty and solid, sober assessment of what needed to happen to turn that project around.

[@brushlife9426]

I'm glad everyone is okey and I know the feeling of 💩 happening we never stop learning in this industry. Seeing you go down like that was like watching chuck Norris going down .Its no Supposed to happen 😬😬. 😮😮thanks for sharing

[@TheJoesivers]

'That tops it off' 😂😂. Great video real life tree work shit happens..

[@ronniehoover9821]

We all go through it from time to time. You guys are smart to be able to recognize it and fortunate enough to have filmed it so you can identify and learn from it. I love watching your videos, thanks so much for being humble and sharing all of your great footage and knowledge with the community! Stay safe and enjoy the warmer weather to come! -Ronnie Olympia Tree Care

[@papabergs]

August you guys are amazing. I grew up in logging on Vancouver island as a mechanic. I have a deep appreciation for fallers and arborists. You do the best job of showing how difficult everyday life can be. I love that you guys can see the humor.

[@StihlChainsaws]

Its wild how a small mistake can effect so much. I've been there brother....make a small mistake, stress over it, & it's hard to not think about it. That's when another mistake ends up happening, because the mind is 9n the original mishap. It happens to the best of us, & it's simply a learning experience. Now, I usually stop when a mistake is made. Come down, discuss it, & explain how it could effect the rest of the job if we dont focus 100% afterward. It's hard to forget, but you have to. Our daily tasks require full focus & attention. Really hope you are ok August, & I hope damien doesnt beat himself up over this. Like I said before.....it happens to the best, & this video proves that! You guys are the best, & I really appreciate how you uploaded this as a learning experience for us all! STAY SAFE

[@teamagoge-theenduroists8683]

Came here to say the same. On a high-performing team, the mistakes can compound because everyone is consciously or subconsciously dwelling on the last one and not fully focused on the task at hand. I've found a fast stop, what-happened/what-should-have-happened discussion and back to work often clears the air and resets people's thinking. Especially important when you have a guy up a tree wondering how bad he hurt the boss, is the boss pissed, etc. Overall, great video on communication and how fast it can go sideways, even with a high-performing and motivated team. Thanks for this!

[@TwoTall1988]

You're more dedicated than I would have been to stopping that drop. Once I saw I lost the battle and there was going to be damage no matter what, free fall that thing. Personal safety is more important that property safety :)

[@danielbabcock7004]

Property can be fixed a lot faster than a broken bone or torn ligament

[@Stettafire]

@@danielbabcock7004 I tore a ligament in my arm. Couldn't reach up to touch my own shoulder, hurt like hell. I cringed though when I saw him fall on his back. Hitting your tailbone hurts like hell

[@wailee9243]

I love the rapport you have with your employees. Top notch. You're a champ. Hate to be the one on your bad day.

[@albertovenegas2072]

Great job August am tree tree trimer in San Diego California. I love watching you guys safe guys. 👍👍👍👍😁

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

We all have days like this... ya just gotta dig inside and find whatever it takes to overcome it. Thank goodness, no real injury or losses...

[@danquirke443]

I appreciate that you shared this and I appreciate how you handled things going wrong.

[@Pants4096]

Quietly and carefully evaporate. That's poetic, and completely captures the emotion.

[@catrionasmithers4105]

Every job has it's ins and outs. Your work on my Sycamore on March 9th was uneventful. The trimming went well and the tree is beautiful. Thanks for the expertise of your crew. Thank you.

[@DM56fmx]

It seems its always the “easy” jobs where things like this happen, I myself have felt this way, I’m glad everyone is ok, thanks for sharing

[@rorynesta7766]

moments like the first time needs a good team talk just to set the good tone of the work again.Sometimes things happen just to remind us that you can never be too careful and communication is super important.

[@jamesantoine4594]

I appreciate coming across this. I hate those kinds of days, but they happen sometimes. It's hard to keep a level head when they do. Makes you feel like you never should have headed out to begin with. Thanks for the humility and sharing.

[@Bush-man-north]

I appreciate the vulnerability you displayed in this video. Weirdly comforting as we all have had shit days. Thanks for sharing yours. Good recovery. Again great content.

[@icicicles]

Of course this sort of thing happens to everyone. They call it "comes in threes." Miscommunication to accidents to distraction to other errors like falling domino's. As they say, they come in threes but because you guys kept cool and chilled for a moment, that likely eliminated the third. You guys are a cool team!

[@josephclark2394]

No, it was three! 1.) Crane wasn't working early on 2.) Miscommunication 3.) Freefall

[@Wiscotac]

As dangerous as tree harvesting is, there's still great days, good days, and some not so good days.

[@backwoodsengineer]

I once heard a story about an Amish furniture builder. He made just absolutely amazing stuff. It was real furniture you know; just sturdy heirloom stuff. It didn’t matter what piece he was working on he would bend a nail or take a chip out that wasn’t visible. He said the only one that’s perfect is God. He went ahead and got his mistakes out of the way. Props for sharing. It couldn’t have been easy.

[@insightvideo6136]

Total badasses....and nice guys. Thanks for sharing!

[@ericsapp6487]

Been there, found that the best thing to do was take a break, get some food/hydration, then hit it again.

[@jimmailer6508]

Difficult to get started and on song when tech issues slow the job badly. I tend to have my Protos unbuckled and the back clip loose on the occasions I'm on the ground, as my neck aches constantly looking up. Having seen you go down I reckon I'll be buckling up in future. Nice job guys. Horrible feeling for some time when a job has gone a wee bit wrong, but you're still made for this. Climb safe, August and team.

[@briancovey5103]

What a humbling day. Your leadership is amazing, Id work for you any day of the week.

[@conorsmith5471]

When I saw the title I said to myself, it sure does. We all have days like that, you handled it very well. That was some suspenseful footage

[@smokeeter]

I’ve been there man. That’s a real feeling, which I felt just watching. Someone gets hurt and everything goes to crap from there. Did you consider pulling Damien off the tree for a minute and have a safety regroup/break? I’ve found that it helps sometimes to make sure all players have their head on straight before going back in.

[@nate2838]

I was thinking the same. Things going wrong can have a cascading effect, and taking a break / pause to regroup oneself and the team can help interrupt that.

[@geekfreak618]

Oh man, that made me cringe seeing you fall. Stay safe guys!

[@robertsheffey8894]

Thanks so much for having the courage to show off your team on a down day. This is why you are considered a mentor to many.

[@steelkatz9750]

I’ve been an iron worker 13 years... gotta say that you tree guys are on a whole different level , mistake happen sometimes.. but to see how you all keep it together mentally is seriously impressive

[@cleanerlakes]

May I humbly point out that you need to buckle your helmets. Everyone of you. Yeah, I get it, it’s super cool to go without the buckles but a long coma due to head injury is not fun. I have the same helmet as you and buckle up even when I’m bucking wood. Said with a lot of respect.

[@sushimamba4281]

You are correct. An unbuckled helmet is close to useless in a situation where your head needs protection the most.

[@AugustHunicke]

😁 thanks for saying our helmets look cool like that. I didn’t even know. 😁

[@lucfournier3939]

The "unbuckled helmet " has been going on for a while ...it irirates me.

[@norbertriojas]

7:21 ....And that’s what helmets and Advil are for. Comes with the territory 💪🏼

[@Kurgosh1]

Watched you do many jobs. Your team has always impressed with their care, attention to detail, and professionalism. Just drives home that mistakes can happen to anyone, and they can compound. Makes me thankful that when I screw up, it usually means nothing more serious than embarrassment and wasted time. My job doesn't lend itself to causing serious injury or property damage to those around me.

[@mikerom9958]

August can't praise you enough for keeping your cool. I definitely would have blown a fuse and then regretted all I had spouted. Thanks and well done.

[@GO-xs8pj]

No one died or cutoff an arm or leg or had that tree top land on their head. You guys do some dangerous work. People make mistakes sometimes. I'm glad you are all okay. :-)

[@nicolaisvlog8701]

it's like when i have drove automatic transmission for a long time, and had to drive one of my parents old cars, then everything goes wrong.

[@MattGlynn]

Thanks for sharing August. Showing the real tree life, no one got hurt and got to fight another day. Stay safe

[@taylorjackson8681]

Shared this with my crew. A nice reminder that everyone needs to be held accountable for each others safety. If one person starts seeing things snowball, take a step back, reevaluate, execute. Thanks for sharing.

[@reonrounds7404]

I really liked this one! Well done!! Unfortunately some of the best lessons I have learned, have been from some of the mistakes I have made...😕 Great video August!😁

[@TheByard]

After an initial incident a second one often follows as guys have lost the train of though. It's always good to regroup and run a check list. I was wondering why zip cord line didn't run through a snatch block and then thought it's only for light stuff and then you went for a tumble. But hey we learn from most of our mistakes, the big ones the lesson isn't needed anyway!!!!!

[@chadstall9328]

Now that’s a damn good crew. When things go bad, shake it off and finish the job on a good note. Your a great leader august. Keep it up

[@codycraig3028]

Bro super encouraging i love it Im glad I’m not the only person having a tough day cutting trees Way to pull it together brother

[@scruffy6151]

No matter what you do in life you have days like that. Glad to see the day ended well.

[@alecmclean9178]

I've been dragged pretty far myself as a groundman.

[@leolattanzi1226]

Terminate the zipline to that skid steer that's sitting right there , no problemo

[@Human1337]

Looks like the same sole as on the evos. My spur stays in place no problem, unlike the clip'n'step, which can't hold a spur at all. Not very supportive though, I can only be spurs only with the evos for an hour or so.......totally unrelated to my weight at the moment lol

[@AugustHunicke]

My spurs need the block heel, they old.

[@Human1337]

@@AugustHunicke Not sure what it is about old spurs, yet to find any better though. Brand new sets of steins and edelrid spurs sit untouched, my bashlins are old as crap, still the comfiest though 👍

[@AugustHunicke]

Human ya TS sent me the steins a long while back but couldn’t hang with the tame anti-gaff-out angle all the new ones have. Mine I bought from a retired old man when I was 26. Old buckinghams.

[@mountainlaurel5264]

ive got the evo twos, and dont know how he wears thos on the groun all day. I spent one day with them on and my feet were killing me

[@UNcommonSenseAUS]

@@AugustHunicke I wear bashlin aluminium spurs & they work just fine with your standard safety boot size heel, the bashlins have a really wide foot plate that's super comfortable, combined with Buckingham top wraps & Velcro bottom straps they lock in real nice & are by far the most comfortable I've worn, far more comfortable than any Buckingham spurs I've ever worn..

[@MountainCrestFarm]

Nobody is perfect, and sometimes s*** happens no matter what. Y'all are STILL the best I've seen at what you do, and in 65 years I've seen a LOT.

[@greenstair]

Yep, been to that place, know that feeling. A really good video to share, thank you so much for this.

[@ironwoodworkman4917]

The first video I watched of @ August Hunicke I thought he was a Jack %ss because he had fake teeth in and was acting dumb. I did not watch anything of his for a very long time (I would just pass his videos on KZbin) until the next video I stumbled onto that was about safety. Funny how life works out. I think he talks about safety more than all the other KZbinrs) This is a very good thing. I grew-up in this industry and have seen a lot of blood AKA injuries.

[@AugustHunicke]

Hey that wasn’t me that was John Steadman 😁

[@ironwoodworkman4917]

​@@AugustHunicke Really?... lol I was blaming the wrong man. I know there is a lesson here about being patient and more curious.

[@AugustHunicke]

Ironwood Workman well. . . I DID make the video 🤷🏼‍♂️😁

[@ironwoodworkman4917]

@@AugustHunicke I see...Brother I am glad you are making these videos. I think I am just now realizing the value in them. (You have a way of getting people to think about this industry) For me it was always the background I grew up in and worked in. Thank You.

[@StephenF.]

Ok, Everyone wants to know... Why does Damien have 12 microphones? Also: That feeling is all too real...

[@AugustHunicke]

He collects them.

[@topsaw]

Fantastic video. I'm showing it in woodshop class today to make the safety point, all those little things add up to something big. Thank you

[@st4bby1]

Thank you for showing the rest of us that even great guys and companies have bad days. Sometimes it is hard keeping everyone up. I know I have had those days. I look to you for how to run my company, keep up the good work.

[@HectorPerez-tb8hn]

keep in mind that only MARINES have to be worried about making mistakes, the rest of us can just relax !!

[@flick22601]

They're not the only ones.

[@kevinkovalesky3389]

Yeah I know right who would even think to say something like that lol

[@susanbarganier2282]

Thank you for letting us see this day in the life of your crew and you. You all are blessings. And your old English teacher ain't so bad either. (From this old English teacher)

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks, ya he was a good teacher.

[@richardminchin5415]

Hey buddy. Thanks for sharing this... I've been meaning to watch this one for ages. Good to know the best of us have those tough times.

[@JoshHagerty_]

Everyone has had those days, but damn you guys handled like true professional and we are not perfect and never will be at least down here. You guys are awesome

[@Milkybar3320011]

Great video, great skills and team, even when a mistake or two happens. Very therapeutic watching too. Thank you

[@outsideinoregon]

What a frustrating day August, I’m so thankful no one was hurt worse. You guys rock! It really shows a great team when you all finish the day. Things do happen.😘

[@johndeluca6720]

U guys rock! Been there few times before!!!! Love your work fellas!!! Much respect

[@zerozilch]

Wesco boots shank and heel lace to toe personal favorite ..halls safety makes good boots also. Half as good as I once was ...if I ever was.. great team keep up the good work.

[@justindunham9497]

I always come down and take a break, I like to reset. I love the videos man, you show a clear picture of what tree work is really like.

[@chrismontanez7543]

Thanks so much, takes a man to admit mistakes, I learned so much from this

[@BESHYSBEES]

Just subbed, August hunickle always in my recommended hadn’t ever watched before, very professional in both camera and contract aspect #likeaboss for taking responsibility and showcasing what happens not what can happen

[@mitchjones2821]

Those are the types of mishaps (absolute best outcome and no major injury’s) that you look back on and from time to time as a reminder to stay diligent. Thanks for sharing!

[@patrickaschoff9240]

Thank you August this is one of your top 10 videos Great lesson on Complacency bites us all.

[@AlKyRi]

Mad respect for sharing this one. Thanks!

[@lyndao7356]

Hi, I haven't watched this video get but I found your site this morning and watched a couple of earlier ones. What a great job you guys do!! Wanted to say that before I forgot. Really good. You're what I'll measure other arborists by. Keep on.

[@jerrudmikolaiczik7004]

Our heros don't always get to hit the home run. Great reminder to stay humble, focused and upbeat. Thanks for sharing!

[@drivingmylifeaway7149]

Totally relatable! One thing happens then 10 more... keep up the grind, love the channel!

[@KAL1221]

Good on you guys showing mistakes. We all make them, and it’s a good learning experience for everyone involved. Thank you guys for being honest and willing to help us all learn along with you.