Would it actually damage the VAX?
Probably not.
I dropped an 11/780 off the lift gate of a truck once
(not on purpose). The lift gate was about 3' off the ground when the
VAX decided it wanted off (I wasn't going to go with it)! It made a
dent in the ground. The VAX got some scratches but was otherwise fine.
Warning:
Never anger somebody enough to scratch a VAX.