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by DerKommissar 4845 days ago
These guys do this often. If they're running around they will eventually slip, and who knows what equipment they'll damage on the way down. Now he can't help and the problem is much worse than if it took him an extra 10 seconds to get over there.

If you infrequently enter a situation which has a low chance of hurting you, you are probably fine. But if you frequently enter those situations then it's just a matter of time before it happens to you.