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« on: May 27, 2013, 08:20:39 PM » |
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To make the story short: He caught it in a cement mixer!!!!!!! He is up and about already and I'll let him tell the "How did it happen" story!! How 'bout of couple of you guys chimming-in ans ask him to tell about it??
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« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2013, 08:48:52 PM » |
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Dang, your arm is supposed to twist the throttle not get twisted.
Is it the throttle arm or the clutch arm?
Sooo........ how did it happen?
Hope all heals quickly and completely.
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« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2013, 09:09:42 PM » |
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I know this might get moved, but I don't frequent the General Board, only the Tech, so it was nice hearing about this.
Jeff, I'm sure I can say Our Prayers are wih you man! We really hope all is well, and any injury will heal quickly and fully.
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« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2013, 03:47:40 AM » |
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Are you talking about Chrisj CMA ?
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« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2013, 03:56:17 AM » |
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Dang Jeff. Hope it's not too serious.  |
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« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2013, 06:35:37 AM » |
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Ouch... I love working with big machines, but we're no match for them. Jeff makes
concrete counter tops, I guess that's what he was doing. I guess he'll tell us
what kind/size of mixer he was working with... heal up soon Jeff!
-Mike
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« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2013, 07:14:54 AM » |
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Whoa... hate to hear that....... All we can do is pray that the damage is nothing that will leave permanent disability.
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« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2013, 07:35:45 AM » |
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Er... How near to having his arm twisted off are we talking about? Sure hope it's only a sprain and not something major...
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« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2013, 07:52:18 AM » |
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it is Jeff, he just recently recovered from a back injury from a bicycle accident. Man, hope he's doing OK. Def one of the good guys in this group!
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« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2013, 01:40:43 PM » |
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Chris,
Get well soon. You are in our prayers.
God bless,
Bob
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it,
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« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2013, 01:47:33 PM » |
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Jeff, our prayers are with you and the family for a quick recovery. Hope it isn't as bad as it sounds. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2013, 01:54:19 PM » |
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And the inevitable question: Was he wearing a helmet???
(sorry, couldn't resist, hopefully this is taken in the light hearted manner in which it was intended.)
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« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2013, 02:20:46 PM » |
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he does prefer to do everything by the manuals instructions !!!
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« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2013, 02:52:43 PM » |
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Bummer. Heal up soon.
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« Reply #14 on: May 28, 2013, 03:11:40 PM » |
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My good friend Earl put it out there....I wasnt going to say much yet.....its hard to type left handed.
Yes, I am making the countertop for that nice new cabinet I posted about last week. No I wasnt wearing a helmet or much protective clothing whatsoever. My shorts and shirt were cut off immediately and I spent the next two days butt nekkie in the hospital because I couldnt get the gown on....broken wrist and dislocated elbow...closed injuries and closed reductions.
OK, stop reading here if you are squeemish!
Its a 3 cu ft electric mixer. I was all done with the pour, just cleaning the mixer. mixer running and using a hose to wash the residual concrete off. There was one stubborn clump that just wouldn't get off so I thought I would just knock it off with my hand. That was a bad idea.
The instant I got my hand near the mixing blade its like it reached out and grabbed me wrist. I was stuck hard! Three (maybe 2) seconds later, I heard and felt my wrist bone (ulna) snap.
So, this is bad, may arm is fixin to move in ways it is not supposed to, I could not reach the off button. I dont know how I did it but in a single leap, I was up on top of the spinning barrel holding on for dear life and trying to free my stuck wrist. Shortly after cresting the top of the rotation the mixer fell over...snapped wrist and hand still stuck, STILL HOLING ON. I went for one more full rotation while the mixer was laying on the ground. As soon as I could recover from being drug under the barrel I knew I had to step it up and get free. Suddenly the tension went out of my arm and my hand slipped out and I was free! I figure that tension release was when the elbow dislocated.
I made up the steps to the back door to inform Judy we would be making a trip to the ER and then I promptly passed out.
Just got back from Eglin hospital they took more exrays...all looks good, no surgery needed, and I got a real cast........
8 weeks or so and Ill be as good as new.
I give God the glory for a successful leap onto a wet moving mixer. There had to be an angel holding me onto the side......if I had let go at any time or fell off.............I cannot even go there in my head what would have surly happened!
Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts...I will ride the Valkyrie in 2 months time...
Thanks to Earl and Danny for helping me get the gas stabilized so it will start after I heal up.
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« Reply #15 on: May 28, 2013, 03:22:35 PM » |
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Jeff, you gotta be a little more careful. On a serious note I am glad all will be ok in the end. Take care and concentrate on healing. Will keep you in my thoughts for a full and quick recovery. Darrell
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« Reply #16 on: May 28, 2013, 04:22:25 PM » |
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holy cow
Glad it was not worse, now stay out of trouble at least until you are all healed up
That includes staying off the bikes (pedal and Valk)
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« Reply #17 on: May 28, 2013, 04:56:25 PM » |
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Ouch! Sorry to hear about that. Prayers sent for a speedy and full recovery.
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« Reply #18 on: May 28, 2013, 05:02:04 PM » |
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Jeff-I drove a 10 yard concrete mixer for right at 2 years. Those little portable ones are more dangerous than what I was driving. AND I know you know this BUT that clump stuck in the mixing drum-part of the REASON they make a handy dandy tool in various sizes called a hammer. Get yerself better and please be careful man.  And when you can-RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #19 on: May 28, 2013, 05:25:03 PM » |
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Well.....I believe he's discovered a new "Redneck Games" event......"Ride the Electric mixer".....the object is to see how many revolutions you can hang on for BEFORE it throws you off!!!........ |
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« Reply #20 on: May 28, 2013, 05:33:40 PM » |
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Holy crap Jeff. You're lucky you still have a complete arm. Think broom stick next time.  |
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« Reply #21 on: May 28, 2013, 05:35:08 PM » |
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you cant take back one second of a lapse of judgement. BOOM it can be over that quick!
Thanks for the support guys
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« Reply #22 on: May 28, 2013, 05:46:25 PM » |
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As a former OSHA Safety Officer, I'm here to tell ya, I've heard it more than once. Done it before and never had a problem. Those things are dangerous, we all know it and yet, we all take chances we know we shouldn't. Don't get me wrong, I know from my own screw ups. Experience is the best teacher. I have a high school friend that lost both arms up to his elbows cause he didn't like wearing the safety restraints his machine required. His wife has to go to the rest room with him so he can pee.
Please be careful. I know you won't do this again but, it's like measuring twice and cutting once. Think, use that pumpkin the lord gave us on the top of our necks. Some things just ain't worth the risk. Glad you're on the road to healing. Take care.
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« Reply #23 on: May 28, 2013, 06:09:26 PM » |
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Hey Jeff,
I'm sorry to hear about your accident! I hope you heal up quick.
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« Reply #24 on: May 28, 2013, 06:13:10 PM » |
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Chris, I'm visiting Carl in the hospital right now and just read him your story. He wants me to pass on to you that he's very sorry this happened to you and that he made me quit reading at the point of your warning because he is, indeed, that squeamish.
Very glad to hear you're going to fully recover.
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« Reply #25 on: May 28, 2013, 06:13:32 PM » |
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Chris, sounds like you are a cowboy in the redneck rodeo...did you ride that mixer for a full 8 seconds? You know you have to tell somebody to hold your beer before you jump on that beast....  Glad you're going to be fine! Dave |
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« Reply #26 on: May 28, 2013, 06:15:32 PM » |
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DOUBLE OUCH Jeff!! Glad you will be able to make a complete recovery! |
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« Reply #27 on: May 28, 2013, 06:31:22 PM » |
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Jeff, I use a shovel for that, just a thought.
So, who finished the wet concrete? ???
Get better soon you still have a mess to clean up!
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« Reply #28 on: May 28, 2013, 06:35:24 PM » |
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I have a female friend that had a washing machine with a faulty cut off. You know the one that cuts power if you open the machine whilst in operation. Anywho. She heard it banging around due to the contents being off balance. Lifted the lid and reached in to redistribute the load as the machine was slowing. One of the items of clothing wrappd around her hand and POP her wrist twisted and busted. She told me she was lucky in that she pulled her arm out before more damage was done. She got the cut off switch fixed straight away. |
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« Reply #29 on: May 28, 2013, 06:37:36 PM » |
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Wow,,,, now that you have told the story, it is almost funny... You did the miraculous move and saved yourself from serious injury..... The man was with you!!! I bet you won't reach in a moving mixer again,,,,,neither will ever again now.... Prayers are going out for you.
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« Reply #30 on: May 28, 2013, 06:40:02 PM » |
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Chris please find another way to stop Carl from getting all the attention, Glad to hear you are on the mend will keep you in my prayers. |
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« Reply #31 on: May 28, 2013, 06:42:44 PM » |
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WOW!
Glad that there isn't any permanent injury.
Take care and heal fully before you tackle that thing again.
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« Reply #32 on: May 28, 2013, 07:21:32 PM » |
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Prayers are with you for a full recovery.....damn that sounds scary....
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« Reply #33 on: May 28, 2013, 07:50:59 PM » |
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Sorry to hear about this Jeff. I had an experience with a chipper vac and getting a finger sewn back on, myself. Only took one second to screw up. Reliving the event, and my mistake just made me angry, so I quit.
The fact there was no need for any hardware in the repair is good news. I hope you heal up with no residual issue.
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« Reply #34 on: May 28, 2013, 07:57:23 PM » |
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Always sorry to hear about accidents. sounds like it could have been much worse. i hope your recovery progresses quickly. thanks for sharing what happened and hopefully it will help one of us from a making a mistake in some other similar situation.
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« Reply #35 on: May 29, 2013, 09:40:29 AM » |
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Dang dude... I have not been on frequently lately... and I hop on and see this?
I have been nursing some arm owies... elbow and shoulder both... but NOTHING like yours.
I am glad it was not worse. You are one of the good guys.
Hope you feel better man.
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« Reply #36 on: May 29, 2013, 10:41:05 AM » |
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Thanks everyone...I will leave someone out if I try to name all ya'll  This was (is) a painful mistake but it will heal. Yes, whoever said it could have been worse, that is quite the understatement, and I am thankful we aren't dealing with the horrible outcome it could have been! I am humbled by the kind words you all have sent my way, it really does lift the spirit at a time such as this. |
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« Reply #37 on: May 29, 2013, 10:42:19 AM » |
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« Reply #38 on: May 29, 2013, 12:51:49 PM » |
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I'm sure we''ll all be a little safer, for having read this. Thanks for sharing and get well soon!!!!!!
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« Reply #39 on: May 29, 2013, 01:09:45 PM » |
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Good thing you had the presence of mind to jump on top. Was doing concrete work this past weekend and almost did the same thing. Luckily it just grazed my hand and I realized this is probably not a good idea. It seems no matter how much age and experience we have it only takes 1 slight lapse of judgement to really screw things up. Glad you're gonna be ok.
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