Re: What Was The Worst Injury?

Posted by Dave in GA on August 12, 2003 at 06:37:59 from (163.246.18.120):

In Reply to: What Was The Worst Injury? posted by Dave in GA on August 11, 2003 at 10:53:13:

As the originator of this post, I do not understand the paranoia about me being an ambulance chaser or the post being gruesome. Operating tractors and other farm machinery involves hazards. My interests are not in the area of gore, but in accident prevention and safety. We learn from our experiences and the experiences of other in a powerful way.

In my opinion, one of the primary values of this discussion board is the sharing of stories of accidents and close calls in order to caution others and, hopefully, prevent mishaps. Let me give an example. Recently, there have been posts about exploding batteries, fortunately with no serious injuries resulting. Several people responded, sharing similar experiences and offering tips on safe battery handling and inspection/maintenance of the charging system. Personally, my awareness of the battery hazard is increased, and I have altered the way I handle batteries and work around them as a result. To give another example, there have been many posts about the dangers of hand cranking, along with reports of mishaps that occurred. This stresses the importance of safety and correct technique. One can view this as gruesome, gory, and inappropriate, but I prefer to ask how the mishap could have been prevented, and learn from it. Another series of posts that come to mind have to do with the question of pinning the drawbar or allowing it to swivel. The wise responses from experienced operators may spare someone more than a bad hair day.

Farming and operating dangerous machinery is not for the squeamish. The hazards and risks are significant. Accidents do happen. One of the highest values of this forum is the rich community of seasoned veterans who have a wealth of information to share. I am grateful for them. Much of this information is in the form of safety tips. Their sharing and advice has been immeasurable, undoubtedly having spared many other YT folks the misfortunes that they once experienced. The "Been there, done that, don't make the mistake I made" dialog has no equal.

To repeat tlak's comment, it is a necessary evil to remind ourselves and each other of the dangers we face and our need to be careful. This was the intent of my message.

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