Tool, Recovered
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: IL.2008.3.14
Dimensions: 19 in X 2.875 in
Dimensions (Metric): 48.26 cm X 7.3025 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 48.26 cm X 7.3025 cm
Bam-bam
Description
Recovered bam-bam tool, made of steel and plastic and encrusted in dirt and dust. Remnants of electrical tape are on its handle.
Recovered bam-bam tool, made of steel and plastic and encrusted in dirt and dust. Remnants of electrical tape are on its handle.
Historical Notes
The bam-bam tool, also known as a slap hammer, is used by firefighters to break locks on doors without having to resort to breaking the door itself.
The bam-bam tool, also known as a slap hammer, is used by firefighters to break locks on doors without having to resort to breaking the door itself.
