saw horrible accident in n-paper
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txhawg
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At the risk of bringing bad fortune and the wrath of this forum on myself, I'm with Bonehead. Let's think about this. These are not strangers, they are his grandparents, who know the kid's personality and know he "needs more supervision" better than anybody. So, they let him run around while Grandpa mows the grass. Then Grandpa doesn't even look while backing up with the blades turning AND a 4 year old brat running around. Completely irresponsible!
I don't mean to sound hard on the kid. He is, after all, a kid, and kids do what kids do. The grandparents, on the other hand, deserve everyone's ire. Adult supervision was required, and none given. No extra care was taken while they let the wild banshee run loose. I'll bet he paid a lot more attention to his wife's flower bed than the kid. I hope that man hears those screams every time he lays down in bed. I know that kid will every time he goes to get out of bed.
I don't mean to sound hard on the kid. He is, after all, a kid, and kids do what kids do. The grandparents, on the other hand, deserve everyone's ire. Adult supervision was required, and none given. No extra care was taken while they let the wild banshee run loose. I'll bet he paid a lot more attention to his wife's flower bed than the kid. I hope that man hears those screams every time he lays down in bed. I know that kid will every time he goes to get out of bed.
Bird
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You must have read something I haven't seen, or know something I don't know, because I don't know whether the grandfather knew the kid was outside, or should have known, or whether the kid was inside with the grandmother and slipped out without her knowing, or what. I haven't seen or heard anything about this accident except for this thread, and I sure haven't found enough evidence in this thread to either condemn or defend the grandfather; however, I'd be willing to bet he's condemned himself enough for all of us.
BoneheadNW
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Not to beat a dead horse but it comes down to this: When operating any kind of machinery, lawn tractor, car, etc., you have to be extremely aware of what is going on around you. My JD LT requires me to push a button before I can mow backwards. I did not dismantle the system as a reminder to me to always look, especially when mowing backwards. Whether you have kids, pets, or even if you live alone, you have to be responsible to look around you while using these machines.
I do not wish any more pain on the grandfather who caused the accident. To the contrary, I hope he is able to live with himself.
Bonehead
I do not wish any more pain on the grandfather who caused the accident. To the contrary, I hope he is able to live with himself.
Bonehead
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A young child was injured Sunday in Belleview, Florida, after being backed over by a riding-lawnmower.
Four-year-old Aiden Ejnik was apparently playing in his yard when his grandfather James Gollnow was mowing the yard next door.
Officials say Gollnow accidentally backed the mower up not realizing his grandson was behind him.
His left leg was reportedly severed above the ankle. The child had to be airlifted to Shands Hospital in Gainesville where doctors are attempting to reattach the left foot.
Spring has sprung and with that comes higher incidences of outdoor accidents, namely involving lawn care equipment.
This is the time of year that hospitals begin seeing more injuries due to neglect on the part of the operator of lawn mowers.
Specialists at Shands Hospital are among many that treat hundreds of children each year that have lost fingers, toes, arms or legs from an incident involving a lawn mower.
Many of its patients receive prosthetic limbs, but specialists there say their services wouldn’t be needed in some circumstances.
“Lawnmower accidents are entirely preventable,” said Emery Miko, director of orthotics and prosthetics. “If adults set strict rules for their children about mowing and yard work, they can take an active role in preventing tragic accidents.”
John Deere Company, which manufactures residential lawn care machinery, reports that children tend to imitate the parent, so working safely is important.
For your own safety’s sake, as well as the good example you set, make sure safety starts in your own backyard, John Deere reports.
Garden tractors’ shoots and shields should never be removed and then operated. Also, the safety switch that would stop the blades, once weight is lifted off the seat, should never be tampered with.
Never have a child riding with an adult on a lawn tractor, because there is a chance of a child falling off and being struck by the moving blades or another part of the tractor.
25 percent of all injuries resulting from a child being struck by a lawn mower could be prevented simply by not allowing a child to be a passenger on a riding mower. Many other accidents involving lawn mowers could be prevented by parents keeping their children inside, while they are outside mowing.
The effects of an injury from a lawnmower accident go beyond the physical change a child must endure.
“The psychological impact on a family is lifelong when a child experiences a serious injury or loss of a limb,” said Gayle Young, director of care coordination at the Hospital.
The hospital provides free medical care and prostheses to children with orthopedic concerns. It is considered to be the world leader in treating pediatric orthopedic conditions, limb deficiencies and growth problems.
Tips for safety this mowing season include:
Do not take passengers on riding lawn mowers.
Keep children out of the yard-and indoors-while mowing the lawn.
Children under the age of 14 should not operate a mower.
Always prepare your lawn for mowing and eliminate the chance for a projectile object.
Check guards and shields. Do not disable safety devices.
Four-year-old Aiden Ejnik was apparently playing in his yard when his grandfather James Gollnow was mowing the yard next door.
Officials say Gollnow accidentally backed the mower up not realizing his grandson was behind him.
His left leg was reportedly severed above the ankle. The child had to be airlifted to Shands Hospital in Gainesville where doctors are attempting to reattach the left foot.
Spring has sprung and with that comes higher incidences of outdoor accidents, namely involving lawn care equipment.
This is the time of year that hospitals begin seeing more injuries due to neglect on the part of the operator of lawn mowers.
Specialists at Shands Hospital are among many that treat hundreds of children each year that have lost fingers, toes, arms or legs from an incident involving a lawn mower.
Many of its patients receive prosthetic limbs, but specialists there say their services wouldn’t be needed in some circumstances.
“Lawnmower accidents are entirely preventable,” said Emery Miko, director of orthotics and prosthetics. “If adults set strict rules for their children about mowing and yard work, they can take an active role in preventing tragic accidents.”
John Deere Company, which manufactures residential lawn care machinery, reports that children tend to imitate the parent, so working safely is important.
For your own safety’s sake, as well as the good example you set, make sure safety starts in your own backyard, John Deere reports.
Garden tractors’ shoots and shields should never be removed and then operated. Also, the safety switch that would stop the blades, once weight is lifted off the seat, should never be tampered with.
Never have a child riding with an adult on a lawn tractor, because there is a chance of a child falling off and being struck by the moving blades or another part of the tractor.
25 percent of all injuries resulting from a child being struck by a lawn mower could be prevented simply by not allowing a child to be a passenger on a riding mower. Many other accidents involving lawn mowers could be prevented by parents keeping their children inside, while they are outside mowing.
The effects of an injury from a lawnmower accident go beyond the physical change a child must endure.
“The psychological impact on a family is lifelong when a child experiences a serious injury or loss of a limb,” said Gayle Young, director of care coordination at the Hospital.
The hospital provides free medical care and prostheses to children with orthopedic concerns. It is considered to be the world leader in treating pediatric orthopedic conditions, limb deficiencies and growth problems.
Tips for safety this mowing season include:
Do not take passengers on riding lawn mowers.
Keep children out of the yard-and indoors-while mowing the lawn.
Children under the age of 14 should not operate a mower.
Always prepare your lawn for mowing and eliminate the chance for a projectile object.
Check guards and shields. Do not disable safety devices.
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I'm in the disable safety guards category. When I was a kid we were not allowed outside the house while Dad was mowing. There is always the chance of firing a rock right between our eyes he told us and once or twice showed us from a distance.
I still cringe driving down the road when people mow with their discharge aimed out in the road at cars...
Our plan is to be get a couple of sheep to do our mowing for us!
I still cringe driving down the road when people mow with their discharge aimed out in the road at cars...
Our plan is to be get a couple of sheep to do our mowing for us!
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Believe it or not, my urban father-in-law was mowing his lawn a couple of years ago on a hot weekend day when the rotary push lawn mower died. He pushed it into the garage and proceeded to cuss at it and comsume numerous cold brews while he was trying to get it started again. After a six-pack or two and a couple of hours, he finally got it started again. So what did he do?????
He stuck his right hand up under the deck to check to see if the blade was turning! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
YES , he discovered instantly that the blade was turning as his three center fingers all were flying out the cutting shute in a spray of human blood.
What a complete drunken idiot, lost the middle three finger from the center joint on up as the mower blade shaved them off of his hand.
Moral of Story: DON'T DRINK and operate equipment (I can't imagine what would have happened if he was ever on any of my tractor equipment!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif )
He stuck his right hand up under the deck to check to see if the blade was turning! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
YES , he discovered instantly that the blade was turning as his three center fingers all were flying out the cutting shute in a spray of human blood.
What a complete drunken idiot, lost the middle three finger from the center joint on up as the mower blade shaved them off of his hand.
Moral of Story: DON'T DRINK and operate equipment (I can't imagine what would have happened if he was ever on any of my tractor equipment!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif )
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Here's a link to the story as it appeared in our local paper. link is from the newspapers mirror web presence.
4yr old critically injuried
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4yr old critically injuried
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Almost identical thing happened in Bellview Nebraska 3 weeks ago - 4 year old kid came running out of the house and Granpa never saw him. Amazingly, after almost 3 weeks in the hospital, he got to go home on Mother's Day. All parts are still there, and 100% recovery is assured.