I would not allow it.. Have not had any claims, but a couple of workers
fell off the ladder on there first day... ONe of them said it hurt
pretty bad, and he broke a good sized branch, but was not injured..
Some people are just not that bright, or careful, and accidents happen
anyways....
I would talk to a lawyer if you really wanted to do it and see if you
can have the pickers sign something saying they are in the ladder at
there own risk... Insurance can go up quite a bit with even one claim
Robert Kuljis
Thomas Paine Farms
Kings Valley OR
On Saturday, July 5, 2008, at 10:59 PM, Tommy and Sandy wrote:
We are allowing people to pick their own apples for the last couple of
years. We didn't start out as a pick your own orchard and we have
larger trees, 111, 7, and some larger 26's.
In the past we have not allowed ladders or climbing trees. I was
wondering if any other pick your own orchards allowed ladders either
supplying them to people or allowing them to bring their own. Also if
ladders are allowed how much more insurance do you have to carry. Has
anyone had any bad claims because of ladders.
Thanks for responding.
Tommy Bruguiere
Dickie Bros. Orchard
Roseland, Va
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