Chainsaw injuries and near misses

[oldwoodcutter]

I think ive seen enough of that picture now.

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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqCsh9zvD5M]Catastrophic Chainsaw Accident (Viewer Discretion Advised) - YouTube[/ame]

Not for the faint hearted. The guy is asked in the video how he has done the injury and states "I was cutting a log and the saw kicked back". No chainsaw trousers on and here is the result Ewwwwwwwww!!

[Marc]

Not for the faint hearted. The guy is asked in the video how he has done the injury and states "I was cutting a log and the saw kicked back". No chainsaw trousers on and here is the result Ewwwwwwwww!!

 

This type of injury is quite common amongst hobbyist/casual home owner types, I've seen 3 incidents of this in 6 years it comes from placing your foot on the log to hold it steady and usually cutting with the nose it bites rises up (kickback) and into the leg.

 

I believe I'm right in saying similar accidents where occurring on rail work probably whilst brushing down, it's now a requirement to where type C's on the ground.

 

My frustration is these accidents come for in appropriate use of a chainsaw not inadequate PPE, with good chainsaw handling most of these accidents can be avoided.

 

I've seen in poorer areas chainsaw operators going at it with flip flops and shorts, whilst having a beer with these guys in the evening fathers and sons doing forestry work most of their lives I was surprised how few injuries they had, given they have had no formal training and absolutely no PPE.

It comes down to respect and a need to provide, these people are poor and live in remote areas, medical care costs, even getting to a major hospital can be difficult so any injury has major consequences.

 

I can't help thinking we are reckless, taking our PPE for granted thinking it will allow us to make that dodgy cut, health care is free and we have insurances to protect our families.

[elicokiz]

Seeing as no-one has made the usual comment: No more salted peanuts for him for a while.

 

Taxi for penfold!!

 

Came across the image of the skeletonised hand during my First Aid at work update , instructor stated that the guy was holding a firework that exploded, would account for the shear devestation of the guys fingers and what appears to be powder burns??

 

Dave

[fergusonforestry]

yep firework remember when it was in the news

[pie eater pete]

I swear I won't moan about sweaty vinegar smelling type C's anymore..

[matthawh1966]

Just makes you realize how important it is not to take liberties and cut corners. And wear your ppe how ever hot it gets during the summer.