Snow removal accident

[MossRoad]

Qualified operators never do stupid stuff?

Never ever never.

 

[ArlyA]

Those cats do not tend to move forward once the power is at idle and on near flat terrain. I'd guess 90% of operators are not setting a brake when they get out. But if its rolling forward, you sure couldn't get me to try jump back in. Seems like that's asking to be killed.

 

[Eebbee]

Jeremy Renner is "hospitalized in critical but stable condition with injuries suffered after experiencing a weather related accident while plowing snow,"

Anybody know what happened?
Prayers for a full & speedy recovery

From what I read, he was pulling out a stuck car, and got out of his Snow Cat to speak to the occupants of the car. It appears that the Snow Cat rolled over him. I assume the parking brake was not set or defective...or some other freak event

 

[MHarryE]

Being a good Samaritan, pulling out the stuck vehicle of a relative, neglected to set his parking brake and machine began to roll. He tried to get back on and stop it but was run over. It was a mistake, but why do some take cheap shots at him because he was a celebrity? YouTube and others are filled with ordinary people making all kinds of similar mistakes. I've screwed up, been to the ER, but my name isn't famous so I haven't made national news. I will try harder - easier with increasing dementia.

 

[spambedam]

Jeremy Renner is "hospitalized in critical but stable condition with injuries suffered after experiencing a weather related accident while plowing snow,"

Anybody know what happened?
Prayers for a full & speedy recovery

I heard he tried to do something with the machine while NOT in the seat. That's always super dangerous. I saw a picture of Maybe standing on tracks, so maybe he was standing on the track. it's a pretty scary thing to imagine. He is some kind of a movie star by the way, is why he made news. If it was you or me no one would hear about it.

 

[kjnes]

Heard on CBS and ABC News this evening that Renner's snowcat plow reportedly ran over his leg while he was off it clearing snow.
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Why don't they just call it a snow trail groomer? Most of us that live where it snows call it that.

 

[etpm]

After reading about this accident it seems like Mr Renner did something stupid and subsequently recieved serious and life threatening injuries because of his actions. Who cares if he is a well known actor? I don't. I empathize with the guy. I have been injured with life threatening injuries, injuries that almost killed me. Bones sticking out, the works. It sucks. I know what it's like. For him and his family and friends. Just imagine how they feel. I'm sure he has a long road to recovery. How about we all try to learn a lesson. Make sure your machine is safe before you get off. When I have an implement attached that uses the PTO I turn off the tractor engine before i get off the tractor. It's a hassle but I decided I want to keep my bones intact and inside. Make sure your machine can't run over you or anyone else. Simple things that take a tiny bit of time to do but can save so much more time later. And save so much heartache when someone gets injured or killed.

 

[ArlyA]

Who here wears their seatbelt while operating there compact tractor?

 

[MossRoad]

Who here wears their seatbelt while operating there compact tractor?

Me, always, always.

 

[ArlyA]

Me, always, always.

I do as well. Maybe I should add that I've operated but do not own one.