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JazzDad · Sep 12, 2006

TBO.com - News From The Associated Press

Defective · Sep 12, 2006

One more VERY good reason to ensure someone knows where you are and when to expect you while you're working.

elalexander · Oct 17, 2006

JazzDad......couldn't get the link to open. What am I looking for?

Tom_Veatch · Oct 17, 2006

elalexander said:
JazzDad......couldn't get the link to open. What am I looking for?

The page probably expired - items on those "News" links generally have a pretty short half-life.

As I recall, the article was about a gentleman mowing an inclined area with some type of riding mower/tractor. It rolled and pinned him such that he couldn't get out from under it. He was there for some time before expiring as evidenced by failed attempts to disassemble portions of the mower and free himself.

schmism · Oct 18, 2006

if thats the case (the story) it would be a repost

Tom_Veatch · Oct 18, 2006

schmism said:
if thats the case (the story) it would be a repost

Or my recaller is faulty.

IslandTractor · Oct 18, 2006

Tom_Veatch said:
Or my recaller is faulty.

I recall the same story. About 2 months ago or so.

Willl · Oct 18, 2006

Jazzdad, instead of killing power, how 'bout sounding a horn or beeper ?

JazzDad · Oct 19, 2006

Yes, it was yet another story of a rollover. So many of us work on larger equipment, yet a riding mower is enough to kill when it's sitting on your chest.
We say it constantly: be careful. Don't get complacent. Don't work when you're tired. If it's not possible to have someone watch you, let them know where you are, and when to expect you back. Follow the manufacturer's safety manual. Don't remove safety devices. The list could go on, and on. But because the list is long, don't ignore it and hence, shorten your life.