This was just recently my first legit explore (other than a few small drains and some stuff randomly found in the woods when I was a lot younger). It was night and windy as hell, which probably made it a bit less safe(or a lot), but it was an incredible experience with old metal creaking, wind howling and things making noise around the factory. Really a fantastic first explore!
There was a small fence with just a few lines of barbed wire, real hard to see in the dark, my buddy was going to quick and tripped in it, got his arm a little but he was okay. So anyone going there, please watch where you're going, especially at night
Me and my buddy didn't stay for long, maybe an hour or so. Definitely want to go back and get some pictures during the day sometime, it's a really fantastic location (I know, pics or it didn't happen). I haven't picked up a respirator yet, so hopefully I didn't get too much asbestos exposure there :/
Curious for those who've explored it before, what was your experience with the stairs/upper floors and stability in this place?
It was too sketchy in the dark and with the wind, so we opted just to stay on the ground floor. The wood sections didn't seem damp or spongy, but dry rot could be a possibility. I figure it's best to play things safe until I'm more comfortable and experienced.