Co-worker hurt while using tractor.

[manganos]

A co-worker and a friend was involved in a tractor accident. He was using an auger to dig three holes for a gate. He got off the tractor to put pressure on the auger and his long sleeve shirt got caught up in the auger. The next thing he remembers was that he was on the ground trying to stand up. He had trouble getting up and that is when he noticed his right arm missing. The auger had ripped it off at the shoulder blade. Not only did he end up loosing his arm but the auger twisted his body into itself cutting both legs deeply and taking part of his ear off. He had used this tractor day in and out for years. He asked me to post and tell about his accident so he could hopefully prevent this from happening again. Remember ...even though you have dug 100's of holes ...or bushhogged 100's of acres; the tractor does not discriminate. Use common sense and be safe. After seeing Mr. Thompson in the hospital I now take extra time while doing common chores. Please take your time people! Thanks! Chris

 

[Bird]

Good reminder, and good advice, Chris. Sure hate to hear about things like that happening to people.

 

[njrqs]

Chris

Yes that sounds like a nasty one indeed.

It is good to post these sorts of things so we don't get complacent.

 

[Harv]

Wow, Chris. I'm really sorry to hear about your friend.

Tell him that his story has not fallen on deaf ears. Probably just saved one or two of us from a similar experience.

 

[Alan L.]

I just read that to my wife. She is bad about wanting to help position the post hole digger. When she gets close I stop and tell her I ain't starting it again until she gets away.

 

[Thomas]

Sorry to hear about your friend Chris.

Your right..just take your time,for one has all the time when it comes to safety.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

<font color=blue>...Remember ...even though you have dug 100's of holes ...or bushhogged 100's of acres; the tractor does not discriminate...</font color=blue>

In the name of God, I will pray for your friend.

Approach each job with your tractor as if your life depends on it... because it does...

 

[b249]

Chris,

Very sorry to hear of this.

This is a good reminder as I'm sure many of us work w/ our equipment alone (I know I do much of the time) and to have this happen w/o any help around would surely be fatal.

b249

 

[rf33]

Yikes, that one sure sounds terrible. It is a good reminder of just how quickly things can go from good to very very bad when working with equipment.

I too will be praying for him and for his family.

 

[Miklos]

Man I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. My prayers are with him.

A post hole digger is one implement that I will NEVER buy for my tractor. I will either dig them by hand or rent a Bobcat with an auger.