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CrzyC · 07-10-2005, 11:58 PM

Worker trying to clear stuck wood chipper pulled in

Associated Press
Posted July 8 2005, 8:47 AM EDT

TAMPA -- A construction worker was killed when he was pulled through a wood chipper as he tried to clear it free of jammed tree cuttings.

The man, whose name was not released, may have been trying to use his feet to push debris through the machine Wednesday, authorities said.

``These are incredibly dangerous types of equipment. Usually what happens is something gets stuck, and the victim tries to clear it with his hand or foot, then they get pulled in,'' Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office spokesman J. D. Callaway said.

No one saw the man, who was in his mid-40s and lived in Tampa, pulled into the machine, Callaway said.

James Hardman said the man had worked for his company, James Hardman Construction, for about a year.

Hardman said he turned off the chipper when he realized what had happened.

A Tampa tree trimmer was killed in 2004 when he climbed into a wood chipper and kicked a large bundle of branches through it.

macboy · 07-11-2005, 12:42 AM

That's crazy, and it reminds me of that scene from Fargo.

siuol_leahcim · 07-11-2005, 02:59 AM

Slide On The Ice · 07-11-2005, 03:01 AM

Whoa. That has got to be one of the most painful ways to die. Poor guy.

Bling · 07-11-2005, 09:40 AM

nasty :-X

swirlundergrounder · 07-11-2005, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slide

Whoa. That has got to be one of the most painful ways to die. Poor guy.

Also one of the more dicey ways to die...can I get a gong?

durrtylexx · 07-11-2005, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Made

[quote author=Slide On The Ice link=board=6;threadid=17748;start=0#msg209754 date=1121061672]
Whoa. That has got to be one of the most painful ways to die. Poor guy.

Also one of the more dicey ways to die...can I get a gong?
[/quote]

:P :-X

JMT · 07-11-2005, 02:25 PM

he always had a chip on his shoulder.

but for real, that sucks.

jbit · 07-11-2005, 02:44 PM

probably wouldn't hurt that much since your head is probably the next thing to get sucked in after your arm(s).

07-10-2005, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
CrzyC MegaJunkie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 12,658	Worker trying to clear stuck wood chipper pulled in Registered members do not see ads. Register or logon for a better view. Worker trying to clear stuck wood chipper pulled in Associated Press Posted July 8 2005, 8:47 AM EDT TAMPA -- A construction worker was killed when he was pulled through a wood chipper as he tried to clear it free of jammed tree cuttings. The man, whose name was not released, may have been trying to use his feet to push debris through the machine Wednesday, authorities said. ``These are incredibly dangerous types of equipment. Usually what happens is something gets stuck, and the victim tries to clear it with his hand or foot, then they get pulled in,'' Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office spokesman J. D. Callaway said. No one saw the man, who was in his mid-40s and lived in Tampa, pulled into the machine, Callaway said. James Hardman said the man had worked for his company, James Hardman Construction, for about a year. Hardman said he turned off the chipper when he realized what had happened. A Tampa tree trimmer was killed in 2004 when he climbed into a wood chipper and kicked a large bundle of branches through it.

07-11-2005, 12:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
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jbit CoolJunkie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,293	Re:Worker trying to clear stuck wood chipper pulled in probably wouldn't hurt that much since your head is probably the next thing to get sucked in after your arm(s). __________________ License and registration meow

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