In Memory of Caleb Spain - Union Ironworker

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  • @roryoconnor4349
    @roryoconnor4349 5 ปีที่แล้ว +460

    My Father was an Iron Worker in Chicago,He passed in 2009 and left me the Chicago skyline as his memorial......R.I.P. Dad.

    • @Lou_TX
      @Lou_TX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's sounds really heartwarming man. I bet he had some awesome stories!

    • @bbullwits258
      @bbullwits258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      God bless, bro, my condolences. I have many ironworkers in the fam, but I definitely wasn't cut out for it. Toughest people on earth and the best crew on the job sites. Stay safe!

    • @bigL.98
      @bigL.98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That is a beautiful way to look at it and may your father rest in peace sir🙏much respect from scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @hawk2156
      @hawk2156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sorry about your dad bro,i work in construction and everytime i see iron workers i give them my respect for the way they climbing super high ass buildings,Rip to your Dad

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m so so sorry Rory ! Are you an iron worker now ?

  • @HiddenValleyHomestead
    @HiddenValleyHomestead ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Caleb was a MANIMAL! I loved swinging iron into his hands! Best job I ever had with the best connectors I've ever worked with! RIP Caleb!!!

  • @DC33879
    @DC33879 7 ปีที่แล้ว +555

    Much respect to this man and all who join him in this trade. Talk all the shit you will, this is a very physically demanding job and highly under appreciated.

    • @QuanTanRs
      @QuanTanRs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      This is the easy part of the job. The hard part is setting stairs/fitting/welding tight spots/holding heavy iron whilst waiting for your partner to tack it

    • @DG-uw6wx
      @DG-uw6wx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Rest in peace brother! Ironworker. 378

    • @j.terryjackson3918
      @j.terryjackson3918 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In that Respect everybody, has a tough side, from birth

    • @smexsmex5851
      @smexsmex5851 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Union iron workers 433 los angeles calif RIP BROTHER .. FROM LOS ANGELES

    • @larryteague871
      @larryteague871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      When I was climbing iron the hardest part was not puking during the morning safety meeting at 6:00 am. After drinking till 2:00. Those were the days

  • @ScottyLo
    @ScottyLo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    RIP from one union brother to another. We might be from different trades but in the end we all take pride in our work and are proud to be working along side other highly skilled men and women. 🇺🇸

    • @JT-nu1oi
      @JT-nu1oi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen brother
      Carpenters local #1506 worked all downtown Los angeles 87-07

    • @billhosko7723
      @billhosko7723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      looking for online affirmation

    • @ssaepa1
      @ssaepa1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And that’s why we are Union
      Pipefitters L.U. 533

    • @karelltulod3079
      @karelltulod3079 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love God bless Merry Christmas love

  • @diannaj8682
    @diannaj8682 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I was married to a Union Ironworker out of New Jersey. These guys are heroes and never have ceased to blow my mind. Much love, much respect.

  • @josephpowelliii9169
    @josephpowelliii9169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    People just don't realize...this is a job only a strong minded individual could do...someone who is truly dedicated to the cause. My thanks to all of you gents...for your courage and inner strength!!! You are true heroes...all of you.

    • @GlazeonthewickeR
      @GlazeonthewickeR ปีที่แล้ว

      No, they’re just people doing a job. Hero worship bullshit.

  • @greenfield85
    @greenfield85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I come from 3 generations of iron workers. My Dad and most all my uncles and cousins were Iron workers. My Dad became disabled from injury for years and returned to the job. These guys are dedicated to their jobs and workmates. Alas, not much to their family, as their bonds of their comrades of risk and danger is stronger than their family.

  • @davidjackson2661
    @davidjackson2661 6 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    I’m an electrician, much respect to my brothers in the iron game!!! I respect all the trades!!! Please be safe y’all.

    • @indy3749
      @indy3749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Back attcha from the carpenters

    • @johnnycityofrosa4653
      @johnnycityofrosa4653 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      IUPAT Commercial Painter Local 83

    • @mmendibles
      @mmendibles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      IBEW 357 here...be safe to all my trade brothers

    • @emingoroveci2863
      @emingoroveci2863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Likewise

    • @TheBigblackbutt
      @TheBigblackbutt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Millwrights 715

  • @hotwheelmanraven2289
    @hotwheelmanraven2289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Angels on your pillow brother from from another iron worker I'm 64 and finally made it out without hitting the ground came down twice went back up retired at 62 I'm now 64 but I miss my brothers amen see you all in heaven

  • @jacksak
    @jacksak 7 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    Greatest respect for all iron workers, and best wishes to Caleb Spain's family. I worked alongside iron workers in the 1960's - early 70's putting up the first new high rise buildings on the Boston waterfront near old Sculley Square. We blew two coats of asbestos (wet & dry) on the iron as soon as it was assembled, all sides, all shafts, inside & out. One day I remember being on the ground looking up about 40 floors (at that moment) to see an iron worker standing on top of an outside corner column without any lanyards or protection of any kind, just standing on top waiting for the crain to swing a beam down. He was just a spec up there, and I'll never forget the sight reminding me of some of the toughest, hard-working, great men I've worked with doing such a dangerous job.
    At that time and even now I can't figure out why iron workers don't make more money.

    • @slave2tyranny
      @slave2tyranny 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well said, Jack! And thank you! God bless you! Local 63, (Chicago).

    • @jacksak
      @jacksak 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much, and the same back to you.

    • @daddysteel3514
      @daddysteel3514 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jack Sak local7 ironworker Boston ma right here

    • @jacksak
      @jacksak 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Daddy Steel,bolt 'er up ! Thanks for the reply.

    • @skipruse7209
      @skipruse7209 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jack Sak I hope they were paid well. Very fearless men.

  • @bak2812
    @bak2812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just found this..RIP Brother! I was a structural Ironworker in 433 LA. There's no better reward than to see the skyline you help build!

  • @TahoeJones
    @TahoeJones 6 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    You wanna see people who show up to work sober, here they are.

    • @Drhumbolt
      @Drhumbolt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Tahoe Jones the drunks are the painters. Carps just get splinters.

    • @esfitnesspro2455
      @esfitnesspro2455 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      If "sober" doesn't include tweaked out on meth, yea.

    • @Drhumbolt
      @Drhumbolt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      seeing how union workers are drug tested... yea.

    • @esfitnesspro2455
      @esfitnesspro2455 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Drhumbolt funny how I know quite a few ironworkers from different unions in SoCal & AZ and they ALL use meth.

    • @Drhumbolt
      @Drhumbolt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      funny cause union workers are drug tested, they must bring fake pee. hope they get caught soon. regardless you act like all iron-workers are meth heads.. Also you are arguing a mute point.

  • @JH-zy1dj
    @JH-zy1dj ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Small percent of Americans that can actually say they are iron workers. God bless you all, Rip Caleb Spain! I never knew the man but he has my respect and thanks for the beauty he left behind.

  • @MrJonah53
    @MrJonah53 6 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    The 84 thumb downers, need to get out on steel, and try it for themselves. Most if not all would need clean trousers after.

    • @joshholt4742
      @joshholt4742 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hell ya c'mon

    • @rodmckim5991
      @rodmckim5991 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you related to to Jack or Merril? 433

    • @chuckmiller4091
      @chuckmiller4091 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It doesn't take long to find out . This may sound strange but look at their boots and hands , you will get a feel for what they are made of.

    • @MrJonah53
      @MrJonah53 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rodmckim5991 Sorry only just seen this, no I'm a retired steel erector in the UK.

  • @liftpeopleup
    @liftpeopleup 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    My son is joining Local 17 Iron In Cleveland, Ohio for his 4 year apprenticeship come next March. It will be the proudest day of my life. He will be 18 yrs old March 9th. Respect for all Iron Workers!

    • @xXxMarecinqoxXx
      @xXxMarecinqoxXx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      C S you guys inAmerica Are you really learning in school to be ironworker ? Lol

    • @chrispotter3190
      @chrispotter3190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Markus Mark that’s what he just said soo yea?

    • @NXTMusicianBassist
      @NXTMusicianBassist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      ​@@xXxMarecinqoxXx Spotted the ignorant leftist voter in a bubble.
      Yes, in case you didn't notice, people outside of jobs requiring overpriced and overvalued degrees have worth, dignity, and skills. If anything, more people should be going to trade schools and not university. And I'm saying this as one who is about to graduate with a mechanical engineering degree.

    • @Rhino5.0
      @Rhino5.0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Markus Mark yep and get paid for it to

    • @BlackMountainCycles
      @BlackMountainCycles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@NXTMusicianBassist you do know Republicans have been pro-Right-to-work and anti-unions basically for forever, right? #UnionCarpenter

  • @woxineaucrows7355
    @woxineaucrows7355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I did it for a few years in Erin a small ironworks comp. and we had so much fun and the boss would bring out the whiskey and joints every Friday-what a great job and great pay.12 stories is as high as I got until I jumped off a truck to miss a falling steel cable bundle and landed on a 3 foot I beam and split my tailbone...career over but great memories of the bridges and buildings we made. Prayers for ALL Ironmen~

  • @roofer10
    @roofer10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Very nice tribute. Must be hard to this day losing a dad like that. So sorry for your loss. Seemed like quite a man!

  • @timklein8641
    @timklein8641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    40 years as a 49’r. Loved my work and the brotherhood. Most of the people I worked with are gone but nothing beat working with a couple good connectors. The three of us functioned off one mind and the day seemed to fly by. Greatest occupation on earth!

  • @Shotsmoky
    @Shotsmoky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoy. Hardworking men like these guys are getting hard to find nowadays. While I’m not an iron worker I do work in heavy construction. All the locals are having a hell of a time finding young men will to work. Regardless of pay.
    Thank for posting.

  • @aizheetmdrours3489
    @aizheetmdrours3489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These are true men skilled in their labor, American heroes here at home. Keep up the great work.

  • @markkuhar1188
    @markkuhar1188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Losing an Iron worker is like losing an angel. Iron workers are manly AF.
    RIP my union brother
    IAFF local 786 Stamford CT

  • @russelldaye4101
    @russelldaye4101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Total respect to Caleb, and all of those who do this work. Makes feel young when I watch these videos. Love the kling klang. Steel ballet stars.🍁🍁🍁

  • @Godfather19704
    @Godfather19704 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    My palms get sweaty just watching these guys walk across beams way up in the air. No way I could do that.

  • @Retrosigns1
    @Retrosigns1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Robots or AI will never replace these real MEN!! God bless the Iron Workers

  • @troywhite2245
    @troywhite2245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Workin on the high rise across the street from the Wilshire Grand. Visited the Spire 73 today for Father’s Day and I made sure to show my family this video and your work. RIP brother. Local 433 Ironworkers

    • @bak2812
      @bak2812 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Brother, Local 433 here also.....

  • @joshuamoore5966
    @joshuamoore5966 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Much respect from a union boilermaker. No time for slackers while hanging iron...

    • @GlazeonthewickeR
      @GlazeonthewickeR ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol why are dudes like you among the most insecure people on earth?

  • @Press33
    @Press33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Local 378, lost but not forgotten. Rest in peace brother

  • @oaxburrow778
    @oaxburrow778 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    As we the men in the trade say "DONT TALK ABOUT IT BE ABOUT IT" Much respect brother

  • @foreverr9535
    @foreverr9535 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Respect. I used to be in the iron workers till i dropped out a week later cuz it was too heavy for me. Now im a cement mason. Everyone is good with a certain trade you just gotta try em all to see what your good at

  • @ontigoncapital997
    @ontigoncapital997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks Caleb Spain, for people like the Ironworkers we enjoy every day more comfort and a better world.
    R.I.P Caleb Spain.

  • @ec3489
    @ec3489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Crazy job that takes crazy people to get it done. My hats off to those guys

  • @petersipp5247
    @petersipp5247 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like very much the last pic of Mr Spain holding the wire rope...one handed. Bless every one of you & keep every iron worker safe.

  • @kevinallen6197
    @kevinallen6197 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The danger of dropping a wrench is mind blowing, it could kill someone on the ground so easily. Hard job. Respect

  • @wildlifecasas746
    @wildlifecasas746 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Am I the only one that saw the bolt fall on 1:26 get runoff real quick

  • @PacoOtis
    @PacoOtis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent! I just viewed the picture of the 1931 iron workers eating lunch on a beam and was wondering what they would think of safety harnesses and such. LOL When I was a kid in the 1950's the linemen started to get buckets instead of climbing the poles and the old guys would scoff at the "youngsters" using them! LOL Good old day, my ass! I remember when the WWII veterans didn't want ear or eye protection because it wasn't "tough" or whatever. You guys appear to be very professional and that is great. This is a wonderful memorial to your friend. I'm a Vietnam vet and know what it is like to lose someone you have worked with as they become your family. Best of luck!

    • @M-H433
      @M-H433 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well thanks for your life storey

  • @aallen681
    @aallen681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My utmost respect to iron walkers and high rise window washers, beyond bravery!

  • @bwdrums1
    @bwdrums1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just plain freakin' crazy what these guys do, all the respect in the world to them.

  • @TheCobra423
    @TheCobra423 6 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Just out of curiosity, doesn't their giant balls hinder them walking around on the steel?

    • @bryangonzalez7283
      @bryangonzalez7283 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yea thats why we tuck pants inside boots to keep our huge cocka from dragging on the iron

    • @haroldiodence5792
      @haroldiodence5792 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheCobra423 mm. N

    • @metheone4
      @metheone4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, -heavy- balls hanging way low work as stabilizing weight towards ground and therefore helping to balance,like the bar for a tightrope walker does.. ^ ^

    • @benderrodriguez849
      @benderrodriguez849 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No because their balls themselves are steel so it all works out

    • @chuckmiller4091
      @chuckmiller4091 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not until you get ready to set down .

  • @ironwork70
    @ironwork70 7 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    as retired union ironworker i see that in the future we will need more and more young people to fill the jobs, teach the trade and be great working IRONWORKERS. I retired in 2000 and still enjoying my PENSION. WILLIAM THOMAS LOCAL 70 in LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY.

    • @JoseGarcia-zj9lt
      @JoseGarcia-zj9lt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      William Thomas I'm going to school for the union. barely in first semester doing bookwork I can't wait till I get my first job as an ironworker respect sir

    • @lolpantsification
      @lolpantsification 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Too many young kids willing to go into massive debt for low paying jobs, it's a shame the trades are ignored. I work at local 100 Dallas as a pipefitter and the money is there, but the hands aren't.

    • @9484Anthony
      @9484Anthony 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My Instructor is a retired ironworker. Before school, i didn’t even realize what an ironworker did. Wanting to follow that path. Still young at 20.

    • @drunkmike9943
      @drunkmike9943 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "In the future we will need more young people to fill the jobs." You are a fucking genius smdh.

    • @SergioLopez-lh3uo
      @SergioLopez-lh3uo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m 20 wanting to become and Ironworker. You think there will be a demand for such? Respect to you sir!

  • @phillipthompson4331
    @phillipthompson4331 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Lots of respect for your trade and the families that keep us going would line up behind you guys any day -Union sparky

  • @smexsmex5851
    @smexsmex5851 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    FROM LOS ANGELES LOCAL 433 RIP BROTHER WHERE EVER YOU BE ..
    YOU ARE RESPECFULL...
    BIG BROTHER...SMEX SMEX

  • @cameronpeterson7544
    @cameronpeterson7544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sheesh. Sooo much respect for people who do this. I would have passed out 20 ft off the ground

  • @anselmiconda1540
    @anselmiconda1540 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Respect to all ironworkers, toughest job i know

  • @jeremyf1400
    @jeremyf1400 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Much respect.restt in paradise..these men are brave

  • @tyleroverbeck1874
    @tyleroverbeck1874 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    These iron workers make me proud to be an American. They are what makes America great!

    • @afa6361
      @afa6361 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Other countries have iron workers, too.

    • @dannylovelace1592
      @dannylovelace1592 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tyler Overbeck yes sir

    • @ss0073
      @ss0073 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Making America great AGAIN

    • @roddiener
      @roddiener 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ss0073 Stan, it's always been great. Local 416.

    • @Zayden.
      @Zayden. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The working class is international.

  • @siriosstar4789
    @siriosstar4789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These guys should be paid extreme amounts of money .

  • @diegonicholas4716
    @diegonicholas4716 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My respect for these workers that’s not an easy thing to do love you guys 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @angelosmith7215
    @angelosmith7215 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rest in Paradise Brother Caleb Spain. From your Ironworker Brother Red from Local 377.

  • @1BlackSheep
    @1BlackSheep 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was a Crane operator for years work hand in hand with Ironworkers tough dudes balls of steel.

  • @juancarlosbonilla9633
    @juancarlosbonilla9633 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my respect for the people who work in that type of construction!!!

  • @ChangeIsEverywhere
    @ChangeIsEverywhere 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a retired safety guy….iron heads are the most dangerous bunch next to electrician, concrete workers, welders, laborers, well pretty much every craft on the job! But I truly love and admire a good night out drinking with a real bunch of iron heads…if they like you it’s because they know you care about them….pocket protector type safety guys usually don’t have very good jobs with a good group or iron workers. I love a construction worker….the heart, the risk, the damage they do…just to feed a family.

  • @matthewhosner3225
    @matthewhosner3225 ปีที่แล้ว

    Local 146 EIS out of Oregon city Oregon. I am by no means an iron worker, I build the rest of the building so....much respect! Union strong....RIP brother

  • @themoonissquare323
    @themoonissquare323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's real hard work, even if they were doing 2 inches off the ground.

  • @jimbob4951
    @jimbob4951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    From one local to another, R.I.P my fellow Union Ironworker Brother. From Local 22 Indianapolis

    • @samelliott2236
      @samelliott2236 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here, from Operating Engineers 841 Indiana/Illinois
      God bless

  • @makattak88
    @makattak88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The best connectors are silent!

  • @darrensamuels1511
    @darrensamuels1511 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a Boilermaker Rigger in Australia there is nothing better than being up in the air on the steel what a great job to be a part of. 🇦🇺👨‍🏭

  • @bamalama4944
    @bamalama4944 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best job ever I wouldn't trade it for any other job 💪💪iron worker for life

    • @Rizzocartel
      @Rizzocartel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      BAMA LAMA balls of steel

  • @garyfraser9342
    @garyfraser9342 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I served in the Navy for four years. After that I worked in the Ironworkers until I retired. It was more fun than it looks.

  • @nickhammer6408
    @nickhammer6408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Chucking and catching TC bolts, a Iron worker tradition dating back to Hot rivets ! pretty cool.

  • @priestof1
    @priestof1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have sat back and watched these guys work. They have no fear

  • @channing8129
    @channing8129 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Much respect to all the iron men. RIP from your brothers in the laborers local 563 mpls.

  • @jimmccaig2081
    @jimmccaig2081 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GOD Bless , MUCH RESPECT , MADE IN AMERICA .

  • @tase9360
    @tase9360 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Construction workers years ago was doing this same exact work without any safety equipment. When I saw the 1950's & 1960's video of workers 20 stories up walking on beams with no protection at all, it looked so unreal, I thought it was fake.

    • @michaellange6598
      @michaellange6598 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      never wore a harness until late 80's

    • @Irishmule169
      @Irishmule169 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I never wore a harness till the early 90s..because the harness were shit before that ..all the first ones were a belt with 2 rings on them. We left them in the vault ..

  • @jt9967
    @jt9967 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    ALL BUT RESPECT FOR THESE GUYS FROM A CARPENTER LOCAL #1506

  • @chrisfournier6144
    @chrisfournier6144 ปีที่แล้ว

    That nut and bolt toss was gorgeous!

  • @albertbrock7284
    @albertbrock7284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been retired over 20 years. Still miss it. Old Ironworker

    • @jimmer1047
      @jimmer1047 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too. 5 years and I'm kind of bored. But my back being what it is, I'm done. LOL 😅

  • @jonnyhalo1041
    @jonnyhalo1041 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mad respect! You guys are gnarly!

  • @paulvelazquez563
    @paulvelazquez563 ปีที่แล้ว

    Respects for this Braves Men. They are the builders of this modern world. For few money.
    At the end most people just recognize the Architect's name. But they are the real builders.

  • @wb2194
    @wb2194 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a retired Construction Safety Engineer. The worst jobs I was ever assigned to were ironworker jobs. VERY dangerous work and the workers were constantly on unbelievable time constraints. Safety was constantly being compromised just so the big shots could get their "Performance Bonuses." Thankfully, never lost anyone and only one work related injury (crushed finger). One safety incident involved a "White Coat" engineer telling an Iron Worker to drain oil out of an electric motor.

  • @SJR_Media_Group
    @SJR_Media_Group 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I spent a summer on the steel... shorter building than theses. Nothing but the greatest respect to those who make the impossible possible.

  • @freedomguard7822
    @freedomguard7822 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Strength & Honor !!
    Throwin up the Steel for ever !!
    Rest Easy Brother

  • @gitsiriusmusic
    @gitsiriusmusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    1:25 for the fastener flying off the site...

    • @BB-rt9nc
      @BB-rt9nc 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      gitsiriusmusic i seen that too, i had to rewind

    • @Irishmule169
      @Irishmule169 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It landed on the deck .. 1 floor below , 10’

  • @plainwornout3964
    @plainwornout3964 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An explanation of what happened would be in order here. That's what the descriptive area is for. Did he retire or die?

  • @mikebasterd9645
    @mikebasterd9645 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FRICKIN OUTSTANDING !!!

  • @davidbrennan3613
    @davidbrennan3613 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Increíble brave men to do a job like that, God rest his soul

  • @Reignz
    @Reignz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    much respect to this Iron worker. Rip.

  • @nancysmith9487
    @nancysmith9487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Many people have given life to help build this nation... Thank you for sharing your video...ay they test in peace...
    Guess we stop welding and using studs because it's faster?...
    Alot of those buildings from back in the day still standing. Engineering guess has changed since pyramids we obviously know better... Just a thought for our cheaper better faster ways...

  • @T1971-w4c
    @T1971-w4c 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As Jim Morrison said " All our lives we sweat and slave , saving for a shallow grave " . .

  • @AllieaunAntiDLucifer
    @AllieaunAntiDLucifer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've applied to be an iron worker but one thing I can tell you seeing guys not tying off is why people are dying well I'm always tying off

  • @singularminds6509
    @singularminds6509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RIP brother, love and respect from a local 669 union sprinkler fitter

  • @eugenebell83
    @eugenebell83 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I was just standing waiting on the buck hoist one day and just watching a guy tacking down decking on a building across the street. I looked away for a second and you know how you just standing around and waiting and watching somebody work, and when I looked back, he was gone. He had been sort of squatting and tacking and he must have just lost balance and fell over backward off the side of the building. HIs brother was working on our building and he had to go and get his truck keys so he could drive his truck home, he had rode in with him. Sad man, it is like that, you have to be paying attention all the time on those highrises, and even then, you can just slip a little and it's over.

    • @peach495
      @peach495 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sure it was, yet we didn't tie off back in the day. Most of us who worked then objected to wearing harnesses because it was very encumber some to climb with that crap on. No denying they save lives though. Perhaps Eugene witnessed the incident before safety like tying off became standard protocol.

    • @Trapped43_N-SB
      @Trapped43_N-SB 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ eugene bell where and when did this happen???

    • @getredytagetredy
      @getredytagetredy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      eugene bell ...Sorry Brother...Been there. Its a crusher...losing brothers just tryin to make a living for their families...local #16.

    • @gavinwaddington8963
      @gavinwaddington8963 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No edge protection or harness clipped on to a point? British health and safety can sometimes be over the top but we all want to go home at the end of the day

    • @biglo9889
      @biglo9889 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Trapped43_N-SB looks like Los Angeles

  • @kevindevilliers3572
    @kevindevilliers3572 ปีที่แล้ว

    These guys will be a rare breed. So much guts.

  • @kennysevera5338
    @kennysevera5338 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steady getting it brother !!!!!!!!!! This man here is one of the reasons why union ironworkers are so respected !!!!! Constantly moving getting the job done quick and safely. Thank you for all your hard work and the joy you brought to the brotherhood, as a fellow IRONWPRKER Local 399 (NJ) After reading alot of comments on here, Your an excellent example of how an ironworker should present them selfs and display their work ethic !!!!!! Thanks ,PRAYERS R WITH UR FAMILY

  • @tomlund4951
    @tomlund4951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless my brothers... we need all the blessings we can get...512

  • @leeannaragon254
    @leeannaragon254 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No SCABS! No FEAR! Local 412 Bloomfield NM. Rest in Peace

  • @firefox2716
    @firefox2716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was a Iron worker welder when I was young and walked I Beams , I have lots of respect for those who work as Iron workers....RIP🏗🏭🇺🇸

  • @jamesvignali6074
    @jamesvignali6074 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    These guys risk their lives building these things then bored base jumpers climb them and kill themselves jumping off.

    • @lookherelooklisten7850
      @lookherelooklisten7850 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      James Vignali how is it risking lives when they have all protection that holds you if u fall?

    • @randyblackburn9765
      @randyblackburn9765 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm a freak It is very dangerous work, IWs always have steel being swung over head , tools being dropped onto them are a risk ,IWs are the ones who dismantle old rusty and rotten steel structures this is especially dangerous.I saw a man fall 15 feet onto a concrete floor, they gave him a cigarette, blood was on the cigarette blood was coming out of his ears . The IW survived but never worked again,was 53yrs old.25 yrs ago we walked the iron with no safety equipment we could tie off after we sat down on the iron.Base jumpers surely have the courage to be IWs but they better not be weak or lazy.If men had to work in hell they would be issued spud wrenches.

    • @kallensmith3989
      @kallensmith3989 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm a freak all construction jobs are dangerous.

    • @davidjessee7701
      @davidjessee7701 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unknown accidents happens.. if it weren't high risk" no pun" everyone would do it..

    • @flamecranium7787
      @flamecranium7787 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good. Natural selection.

  • @bradleybritt9198
    @bradleybritt9198 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest in peace brother. Local 70 from Louisville Kentucky

  • @indiana146
    @indiana146 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God rest his soul from Adrian beck former union member at bad systems
    Sainsbury uk

  • @pipeguy6000
    @pipeguy6000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great video, my respects to the man, his family, and his coworkers. Some people just get shit done.

    • @billhosko7723
      @billhosko7723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      looking for online affirmation

  • @beautifullife543
    @beautifullife543 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless this Man and the Iron workers

  • @limubai753
    @limubai753 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I want to be an iron worker so bad, dangerous yet exciting, the finish product, the great pay, and overall the Brotherhood of the Union, awesome!

    • @terryhanks5013
      @terryhanks5013 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Li Mu Bai its pretty badass all tho I almost die last month im just a 1st peer aprrentice tho.

    • @gaybama5957
      @gaybama5957 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      mad camper, of course it's just money but remove the suits from the equation and the guys u work with have a little more respect for each other then u laid out in your comment

    • @jimbrady1372
      @jimbrady1372 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Mad Camper in my local there are some shitheads, but there is some real brotherhood as well. When you work with people in an environment where a false move can literally kill you or your partner you become very close . Like brothers. If you ever worked union iron and couldnt find brotherhood you werent looking very hard.

    • @codykennedy8359
      @codykennedy8359 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don't listen to Mad Camper. I am almost done with my apprenticeship and I am very proud of the brotherhood that I am very much a part of! Local 86 Seattle, WA baby!!!

    • @sambarron8953
      @sambarron8953 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Li Mu Bai Why

  • @yng.jxnathan3698
    @yng.jxnathan3698 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest easy Caleb Spain prayers go to you and your family🙏🏽❤️

  • @stepladder1827
    @stepladder1827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't go any higher then 50-100 feet. These guys have no fear

  • @towertito2149
    @towertito2149 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Much respect from LU 399 canden nj. Fly high brother

  • @gregb6913
    @gregb6913 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Condolences from Utah brothers LU #27. RIP Spain

  • @calvinsimpson3237
    @calvinsimpson3237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At 0:54 seconds. Building catwalks my crew found it was easier to build them on the ground and fly the whole unit.

  • @ronaldarchibald2506
    @ronaldarchibald2506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rip brother, from 58 detroit.

  • @smittysmitty34
    @smittysmitty34 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Farewell Caleb ....Local 25 Detroit Michigan retired.❤👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @michaelmcfarland3929
      @michaelmcfarland3929 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll be joining Local 25 really soon, my teacher was Julius Norman ever heard of him?

  • @imessencho1506
    @imessencho1506 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much Respect to Local 433💪🏽 Building America one Piece of Iron at a time.