Reminder to all
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fishman
Veteran Member
What a scary story! Glad you are o.k. and weren't so embarassed that you would not post about it. These things are wake-up calls and it sounds like you are listening. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
JimMorrissey
Veteran Member
****, that is one scary story. Glad you are OK.....Glad you family is intact. Glad you registered on TBN and shared it. It's worth sending to the local paper for publication!
I always turn off the tractor when I get behind it or in front of it. It only takes a moment to fire it back up. Tractors can certainly kill ya.
I always turn off the tractor when I get behind it or in front of it. It only takes a moment to fire it back up. Tractors can certainly kill ya.
woodchuckie
Platinum Member
You were very lucky. Congratulations.
My cousin had a severe accident a couple of years ago when was trying to crank his truck by shorting the starter under the hood. It started and was in gear and knocked him on the ground and the trailer he was hauling ran over him. His face was crushed and his head was almost skinned. His shoulder was pulled out of the socket.
He recovered physically but because of his age or the damage to his head he has not recovered mentally.
My cousin had a severe accident a couple of years ago when was trying to crank his truck by shorting the starter under the hood. It started and was in gear and knocked him on the ground and the trailer he was hauling ran over him. His face was crushed and his head was almost skinned. His shoulder was pulled out of the socket.
He recovered physically but because of his age or the damage to his head he has not recovered mentally.
Indydirtfarmer
Platinum Member
I'm glad you posted this story for TWO reasons...
First off, because it might make someone (maybe ME) think twice before doing something simular. It might just save someones life. You just never know. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Second, and by far the most important reason, is that I'm glad you're still around to post it..... My wife and I help a friend to raise her 2 kids because her husband was killed in a needless accident. (gassing a lawn mower in a garage, while it was running.....) /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Consider it a "wake-up call" and be carefull from now on. Teach your children to respect the dangers associated with equipment. Take what was almost a terrible accident, and turn the tide. Make it a positive /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
And try not to let it get you down. We all make mistakes. Fortunately in your case, no harm-no foul.
First off, because it might make someone (maybe ME) think twice before doing something simular. It might just save someones life. You just never know. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Second, and by far the most important reason, is that I'm glad you're still around to post it..... My wife and I help a friend to raise her 2 kids because her husband was killed in a needless accident. (gassing a lawn mower in a garage, while it was running.....) /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Consider it a "wake-up call" and be carefull from now on. Teach your children to respect the dangers associated with equipment. Take what was almost a terrible accident, and turn the tide. Make it a positive /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
And try not to let it get you down. We all make mistakes. Fortunately in your case, no harm-no foul.
JeffSpencer
Bronze Member
Thanks for posting that horrific story. I am glad to hear you are okay. You are correct when saying at times, we become complacent and take safety for granted.
Thanks again, and hug your kids big time!
Jeff
Thanks again, and hug your kids big time!
Jeff
db2
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A valuable lesson learned. Thanks for sharing your story with us. I have had some close calls on my old NAA and recently a neighbor rolled his tractor........unfortunately he is no longer with us. A great loss for his family and our community. This prompted me to finally buy a late model tractor with all the safety equipment etc.
The forum is valuable. I wish I had of discovered it earlier.
Thanks again Be Safe
Dave
The forum is valuable. I wish I had of discovered it earlier.
Thanks again Be Safe
Dave
cj7
Gold Member
wow! a close one in deed!
happy to hear you are ok..
we all get it a hurry sometimes but we all need to take step back and slow down every now and then and pay attention to what we are doing.
take care and I hope that never happens again to you
happy to hear you are ok..
we all get it a hurry sometimes but we all need to take step back and slow down every now and then and pay attention to what we are doing.
take care and I hope that never happens again to you
MrJoe
Silver Member
Thanks for posting, I'm glad and amazed you walked away. One of the best features of this list is the willingness of others to share their experiences. Without that, we'd all be learning on our own.
"There is nothing more exhilirating that being shot at and missed" W. Churchill
"There is nothing more exhilirating that being shot at and missed" W. Churchill
Phred
Veteran Member
I am glad it worked out ok.
Sometimes it is the little tasks that get you in trouble. It seems to happen more when you are in a hurry. Just the other day I was working on fencing using an auger. I was very careful with the auger and tractor and had no exciting moments until I went to unload some corner posts. These post were 8" x 8' PT. Pretty heavy, but one guy can move them around. Well bottom line is I ended up crushing my hand just because I was in a hurry. At the time I though for sure I broke it since I could not move it for some time. Turns out its not broken, but it sure got my attention.
Makes you think about steel toed boots and taking care with even the simple tasks.
Such great care with the auger, and a careless moment with a piece of wood!
My TN also has the anyoing buzzer for the break and pto, as does my dodge for the seat belt. I hate them all, especially the seat belt alarm on the dodge due to my long drive way and the need to get out and open the gate. But I will leave them because I know the alternative could be much worse.
Fred
Sometimes it is the little tasks that get you in trouble. It seems to happen more when you are in a hurry. Just the other day I was working on fencing using an auger. I was very careful with the auger and tractor and had no exciting moments until I went to unload some corner posts. These post were 8" x 8' PT. Pretty heavy, but one guy can move them around. Well bottom line is I ended up crushing my hand just because I was in a hurry. At the time I though for sure I broke it since I could not move it for some time. Turns out its not broken, but it sure got my attention.
Makes you think about steel toed boots and taking care with even the simple tasks.
Such great care with the auger, and a careless moment with a piece of wood!
My TN also has the anyoing buzzer for the break and pto, as does my dodge for the seat belt. I hate them all, especially the seat belt alarm on the dodge due to my long drive way and the need to get out and open the gate. But I will leave them because I know the alternative could be much worse.
Fred
