Another accident makes the news

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Wow. This is why we don't work alone kids.

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I don't think working alone was the issue. But yes Wow indeed, he's lucky to be alive.
 
I know, I know! It *would* be near impossible to sit there and wait for fire trucks...but with that piece of wood that looks to be unsecured wedged in there how would one go about proceeding on an AR. I'm not sure I know the best way on that situation. Any thoughts?
 
Well if he was still secured to the tree( lanyard or rope) I would probably just start chunking it down. At least try to get as much weight off as possible. The log seems to just be wedged between the 2 pegs so if you could shorten the one it might just fall out. none the less, would be a frighting, eye opening experience and would be happy if i never came across it!

On that note, stay safe!
 
That's kinda what they did, Brandon....except that they chunked it "up". Surely, they had to be careful the closer they got to his body.

That was a mighty large and heavy stem that pinned the poor chap.
 
Holy shite 30 firefighters, and how long did it take? I think I heard 3 hours or something. I'm on a slow computer so I'm not going to re-watch to find out.

No broken bones !? and only 60' vs 80'

http://youtu.be/uh11mYBi5CY

Not being critical of the firefighters, but how long and how many arborist would it take to bring him safely down? My guess is that 2 could, 3 would be better. If there was a GRCS (or hobbs) could it reduce the likely hood of a worse injury than just cutting the piece off and letting it slide out of the crotch he was pinned in? Would spiking up and cutting the limb clear, after making sure he was tied in be enough to bring him down?
 
And that was what they were able to do with a very nice work/rescue platform at the top of that ladder. There are lots of departments around the country that aren't that well equipped. Even more work scenarios where the F.D. wouldn't be able to get the equipment to you. Gives me the willies a little.
 
No matter the actual case... these are always referred to as "tree trimming accidents"

In many of these, it is obvious it is full scale removals, but the way these are presented to the general public, it doesn't do much to reinforce the severity of tree removal, and aerial work.
 
In my experience, the general populace and media in particular are very ignorant of our trade.

After my bucket accident, it was noted in my records that I was working out of a "cherry picker". And sure enough, they listed my occupation as an "orchard worker".

At least I got a good laugh out of that one.
 
It is kinda scary to think most fire departments don't have the resources needed. I recently gave my card to the captain of the FD in my small town and offered to assist in an potential high angle accidents. He just looked at me like I was stupid. Then he tells me that they just call the Dekalb county FD (over an hour away in a car). There are a lot of less than professional tree guys where I live. He did however mention that they are wanting to get there guys certified in AR so that was a relief. I hope they follow through with it.
 
Although im sure we would all like to rush up there and get him down it might be best if possible to get up there and position yourself to keep the injured calm and prepare the removal of the limb but wait to remove it until ems has arrived. In situations like that the limb could be preventing possible bleeding internally which would be better delt with once ems arrived.
 
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