I've read a ways back in the comments and only found convoluted ideas for tripping the machine to a stop. As explained by experienced operators, these machines do not stop on a dime, are extremely powerful, and employ a flywheel. But people are impatient, stupid, and cheap. It took twenty seconds to find PICTURES of workers standing directly in front of the hopper:
So just buy a fall arrest harness and 30 feet of static rope. Double the static rope and tie it to a tree or fixed object, affix the other end to the loop on the harness. Option two: install two vertical crossbars before the rollers. Most logs under 10" can fit through. Branches will compact down to fit through the slit. And a human will never proceed past bars. For larger logs, the bars can be adjusted through a multi-step procedure.
first day on the job or what ? i would think you have to careful which end you feed in especially if there's a lot of branches on the piece. one big heavy trimmed log shouldn't be to much of an issue, not much to catch on to your clothing. but thick brush could be tricky shit. idk, smacks of newbie.
My concern is the workers said the chipper stalled and they investigated, do you know how hard it is to stall a diesel motor? They are are not impossible to stop but more resistant do to their torque. Might have been so foul play going on.
If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. I John 1:6-7 TODAY is the day of salvation!
I think it all comes down to common sense, you should know what to do and what not to do. I've heard most accidents are caused because the workers try to kick in branches.
Another new guy or kid prolly. Thought he was a hot shot and knew everything. Seen it done on tv. Looks easy. I can run anything with a motor. Those guys are always ones breaking shut or getting killed
Wood chippers are mean machines. The 2 rollers are driven by hydraulics. Absolutely no stopping them. They slide open by springs on the tops. Gripping and pulling in anything. The main heart of this beast is the large upright cast iron weighted wheel, about 4 -5 feet tall driven by the engine. On the edge of the face are your multiple blades. These are sharp and super hard steel like Wolverines claws. The wood is literally minced up like coleslaw. It takes a good 2 minutes to shut off the engine and for the wheel to stop spinning from centrifugal force. The dangers from using these chippers is moderate (when they are new, well maintained). But every one I have worked on are worn out, busted, safety bars wired, total pieces of crap. That turns the safety level to 1%, no room for error. The problem with tree trimmers is they are hungry for big money. Run them hard all day, every day. They hire $10 hr unskilled labor and never maintain the equipment. Never work for a tree trimmer if they have old or shitty equipment. (There are literally thousands of these worn out death machines are out there being used daily)
Chippers should have a pressure pad that operates them, like a flat 1'x1' pedal you stand on with both feet, when your weight is on it the machine operates, when you are not on it the machine stops. That way if you step away from where you are supposed to be (at the side of the machine instead of in front of it) it shuts down and stays that way until you walk back around and step onto the pad..
My best friend owns a forestry company and his big machine can chew up a giant tree in seconds. But what is just as bad is it can take a huge chunk and fling it hundreds of feet. There are horror stories of it throwing a log straight through and through a bus
Gloves. Baggy shirts. Hiviz vests. Tool belts etc are bad when using shredders. Lathes. Milling machines. Drills augers and any rotating cutting grinding equipment. Neat tidy work wear and stay safe !
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Horrific way to go ?
I've read a ways back in the comments and only found convoluted ideas for tripping the machine to a stop. As explained by experienced operators, these machines do not stop on a dime, are extremely powerful, and employ a flywheel. But people are impatient, stupid, and cheap. It took twenty seconds to find PICTURES of workers standing directly in front of the hopper:
https://db58mjtjr0n9n.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/08132756/tree-wood-chipper-hire-brisbane-759×500.jpeg
http://www.vermeer.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/product-image-vermeer-bc1800xl-wood-chipper-7-340×266.jpg
https://woodchippy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Wood-Chipping-Protective-Gear.jpg
So just buy a fall arrest harness and 30 feet of static rope. Double the static rope and tie it to a tree or fixed object, affix the other end to the loop on the harness. Option two: install two vertical crossbars before the rollers. Most logs under 10" can fit through. Branches will compact down to fit through the slit. And a human will never proceed past bars. For larger logs, the bars can be adjusted through a multi-step procedure.
I used one of those motherfuckers for 4 days solid I'm never doing it again if I have a choice those things are fucking scary and very fast
Only safety that would work would be like a fall plate near blades that would close it off when sensors are tripped
first day on the job or what ? i would think you have to careful which end you feed in especially if there's a lot of branches on the piece. one big heavy trimmed log shouldn't be to much of an issue, not much to catch on to your clothing. but thick brush could be tricky shit. idk, smacks of newbie.
R.I.P
what can I say sounds like he really just wanted to shred it
My concern is the workers said the chipper stalled and they investigated, do you know how hard it is to stall a diesel motor? They are are not impossible to stop but more resistant do to their torque. Might have been so foul play going on.
he gone shrededed meat donot eat people meat
If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
I John 1:6-7
TODAY is the day of salvation!
Don't wear gloves at all, and don't wear a strong shirt
Everytime I see men working with wood chippers I always hope they are being paid well. It's one of the most dangerous machine s to operate.
I think it all comes down to common sense, you should know what to do and what not to do.
I've heard most accidents are caused because the workers try to kick in branches.
alas…he was gonna be promoted to branch manager the next day too !
That's a terrifying accident. Inexperienced worker with machinery lacking mandatory safety features. Employer negligence at highest level.
A firefighter friend of mine responded to one of these accidents.
He looked in the back of the truck and saw "just a pile of goo". The ONLY thing he saw that was human was what he thought might've been a knuckle. ?
Omg?……..I can't even…….?
Another new guy or kid prolly. Thought he was a hot shot and knew everything. Seen it done on tv. Looks easy. I can run anything with a motor. Those guys are always ones breaking shut or getting killed
Dave I feel my mind starting to go……………………………..daisy daisy I'm half crazy all for the love of you.
its crazy how the other guys didnt hear anything thats means the poor guy didnt even have time to scream at least he went quickly
Sad and horiffic. Man versus machine. Man never wins. Safety first guys.
This is why bandit chippers have emergency stop cables.. And the control bar automatically reverses the rollers if you are pulled in from the side.
How could anyone give these accidents a thumbs up ?!
Rest in peace
I think the worker who was killed was right-handed.
Anyone else have that opinion?
Wood chippers are mean machines. The 2 rollers are driven by hydraulics. Absolutely no stopping them. They slide open by springs on the tops. Gripping and pulling in anything. The main heart of this beast is the large upright cast iron weighted wheel, about 4 -5 feet tall driven by the engine. On the edge of the face are your multiple blades. These are sharp and super hard steel like Wolverines claws. The wood is literally minced up like coleslaw. It takes a good 2 minutes to shut off the engine and for the wheel to stop spinning from centrifugal force. The dangers from using these chippers is moderate (when they are new, well maintained). But every one I have worked on are worn out, busted, safety bars wired, total pieces of crap. That turns the safety level to 1%, no room for error. The problem with tree trimmers is they are hungry for big money. Run them hard all day, every day. They hire $10 hr unskilled labor and never maintain the equipment. Never work for a tree trimmer if they have old or shitty equipment. (There are literally thousands of these worn out death machines are out there being used daily)
Work faster or going home, safety make things slow sometimes it is your choice
Bandit 250 120 ft per minute, 6' person 3 seconds. Three telephone poles in 1 minute. Don't care one bit what it eats.
funny he didn’t make a sound.
Chippers should have a pressure pad that operates them, like a flat 1'x1' pedal you stand on with both feet, when your weight is on it the machine operates, when you are not on it the machine stops. That way if you step away from where you are supposed to be (at the side of the machine instead of in front of it) it shuts down and stays that way until you walk back around and step onto the pad..
Não deve ter sobrado nem o DNA!.
oh god…
yikes
I hop you feel better
I assume it was a closed casket funeral.
My best friend owns a forestry company and his big machine can chew up a giant tree in seconds. But what is just as bad is it can take a huge chunk and fling it hundreds of feet. There are horror stories of it throwing a log straight through and through a bus
Gloves. Baggy shirts. Hiviz vests. Tool belts etc are bad when using shredders. Lathes. Milling machines. Drills augers and any rotating cutting grinding equipment. Neat tidy work wear and stay safe !
anyone remember movie Fargo
This is a terrible way to die .. but hopefully it was quick