accident NWS

Hello all. I've been away from the forum for a couple of months, but I return with a flourish.

Two weeks ago I returned to work after a 2 month period of `other' work. First day with my new treemotion. Semi-mature lime reduction next to Essex police HQ. Like most climbers, I cut and chuck when I need to. I was holding a branch in my right arm and was cutting with the left. I crossed my arms so the saw was below my right arm.. the branch started to go and it pulled my arm down onto the saw as I was cutting. Much blood. Self rescue, first aid and despite being next to the police HQ and being in the center of the county town of Essex, had to wait in excess of 20 mins for an ambulance. Got in the car eventually. I cut through lots of muscle and big veins, but luckily missed the tendons.

Despite the ridicule I deserve, for such a retarded move, I think it's important for the error to be public and hopefully serve as a warning. Something positive from this would be good. I cant endorse cutting and chucking obviously, but realistically, there's a good and bad way of doing it. I chose bad. Don’t do this at home kids.

Jesus Christ!!!

Looks nasty!! Well done for posting!!

Shows how quickly something serious can happen!!

Hope you recover soon mate!!!

jeez, that looks nasty. NEVER cross your arms when cut and chuck, but I guess you know that.

Glad to hear tendons were ok and it will heal well.

Ohhhh that looks so sore, hope you recover quick mate with full movement.

Fair play for posting mate, Nice one!!

As said good job no tendons got cut and it looks like it will heel nicely that, good bit of stitching!

Yikes, hope it heals quickly.

glad your back @ work fit & well

it takes a brave bloke to openly admit ..............

that looks very painfull, could have been a whole lot worse tho. things like this put me off arbiside lol

Ouch! Speedy recovery fella!

Some stuff in post for you.

ouch...any long term damage mate?