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09-02-2009, 06:26 PM
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Tree Trimmer Dies In Chipper
Wow, this happened yesterday right in front of a home we did a lot of work on last year. Two guys working at tree trimming and feeding brush into a chipper, one guy goes across the street, comes back and can't find his partner anywhere. Looks all over, then finally looks in the back of the truck where the chips were blown. Found him. At least it was quick.
Just a reminder what can happen when you take safety for granted.
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09-02-2009, 06:43 PM
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Steve
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Damn, I would hate to have been him or the investigators that had to gather the evidence!
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09-02-2009, 06:50 PM
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PHB CONSTRUCTION LLC
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O God that is one of my nightmare's. Those damn things scare the living hell out of me.
I talked to a couple of tree trimmers awhile back while they were working and they said those kind of deaths would be avoided if the company would spring for a chipper that had a self feeder. But I'm not a tree trimmer so I really don't know.
I kid you not, my gut is in a knot right now thinking about dying like that...
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Last edited by paulie; 11-16-2009 at 05:04 PM.
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09-03-2009, 04:05 AM
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paper hanger,painter
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[
I talked to a couple of tree trimmers awhile back while they were working and they said those kind of deaths would be avoided if the company would spring for a chipper that had a self feeder. But I'm not a tree trimmer so I really don't know.
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I used to be for many years before the invention of the self feeding chippers and would have to believe that the use of them would prevent any deaths. They make use wear seatbelts,I don't get it.
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09-03-2009, 05:19 AM
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where did everybody go?
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I hope the poor guy wasn't nick-named "chip" ... ah hell, that was callous, even for me...my bad
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09-03-2009, 11:47 AM
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What was the other guy doing across the street? Sounds fishy to me.  
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09-03-2009, 12:37 PM
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 With all the crazy safety codes about these days you would think these things would have extremely strict rules of operation. Like harnesses on kill switches and sensors that stop the chipper when human contact is made with the machine.
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09-03-2009, 12:41 PM
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where did everybody go?
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the manufacturer of the sawstop should be considering this
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09-03-2009, 12:42 PM
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where did everybody go?
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oh wait, trees can be full of moisture...nevermind 
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09-03-2009, 02:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J F
the manufacturer of the sawstop should be considering this
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Exactly. I did hear the guy was going to be making many tools that do the same thing. I also see a review that said moisture in the wood does not apply the safety measures.
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09-03-2009, 02:34 PM
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JumboJack for president!
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ya i heard something weird like the sawstop senses your static electricity somehow to stop. it would be a good idea.
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09-03-2009, 02:45 PM
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What a shame....sad... 
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09-03-2009, 02:48 PM
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Tree Chipper = Paper Shredder + Meat Blender + Trash Compactor + Leaf Blower (All-In-One design)
First it shreds in whatever, then rotating mix, then compacts in box, and finally blow out its by-products in narrow chute!! ...(Ummm.. Yucks.. I can see its working image clearly by now... and I'm afraid there is no more POSTIVE IDENTIFICATION FLESHING REMAINS ..for dat MAFIA boss !!...  )
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09-03-2009, 03:59 PM
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Yuck, man I would hate to witness that.
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09-03-2009, 04:22 PM
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Last edited by bert0168; 09-03-2009 at 04:31 PM.
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09-03-2009, 05:11 PM
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PHB CONSTRUCTION LLC
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The "self feeder" in the vid goes at 2'/sec. and the chipper had no safety stop!!!! Holy lawsuit batman.
What gets me is the last statement to make sure the chipper has a saftey. What if their isn't quit and go to the unemployment office?
Where's OSHA when you need them.
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Last edited by paulie; 11-16-2009 at 05:03 PM.
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09-03-2009, 08:08 PM
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Jeff
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paulie
The "self feeder" in the vid goes at 2'/sec. and the chipper had no safety stop!!!! Holy lawsuit batman.
What gets me is the last statement to make sure the chipper has a saftey. What if their isn't quit and go to the unemployment office?
Where's OSHA when you need them. |
For real we get whacked for stupid chit that isnt anywhere near as dangerous as a chipper. I see these guys all over the place and never hear anyone saying they got a special visit from the OSHA man.
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09-03-2009, 09:35 PM
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Was ir Redwood?
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09-03-2009, 10:54 PM
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EVIL GENIUS
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That had to look nasty in the back of that truck.
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09-04-2009, 04:57 AM
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where did everybody go?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ed the Roofer
Was ir Redwood?
Ed
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Yes, it was...even though it started out as pine.
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