I wouldn't call it tabloid reporting, the operator could have easily been killed. I'll try to get clearer video tonight.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INCIDENT:

On 2/17/2010 an asbestos abatement contractor (M&O) employee, was transporting a18-20 foot JLG man-lift across the Power and Fuel / Lake Front railroad crossing, en-route to the Coke Plant Coal Handling Lube Room to work on a overhead piping job. The man-lift was heading north with the basket trailing the motor end of the lift. Co-workers were trailing the man-lift in a van to their designated work location. The man-lift operator was wearing a full body harness with the proper adjustable lanyard. The 6 foot lanyard was adjusted to 68 inches with the basket