Pancake update

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Any one who would criticize, i think is probably being a hippocrate.

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UUUmmmmmm, Bah, got ya!
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Sorry to hear about this Keith. I do hope you have a good recovery.
 
Thank you for the post, Keith. I found out last year that nobody is immune from injury in this industry when the safest climber I knew (Kristian Schultz) was hurt terribly while working for me. It has been 16 months, and he is still on work comp, although back to work 3-4 days a week until they decide he has reached maximum recovery. We are so fortunate to have him back in whatever capacity, and he is getting stronger every day as he pushes forward to regain what he lost. Part of his own healing has come from the climbing corners we have spoken at together, where he took the opportunity to tell a roomful of climbers the story of his accident, and the lessons that we all can learn from it. I know it is hard to relive that moment and think about all the "what-ifs", but I can see that you are not selfish enough to keep this important information to yourself. I'll let the crew know tomorrow, and we will waft hopeful thoughts for healing in your direction.
 
Keith, I shared your story today, you may have saved someones life, me included. Thank you for sharing, and know that prayers are with you as you heal.
 
When I first started doing tree work I worked at Hartney Greymont in Needham MA and once a week we who had accidents got to do the honors and tell the rest of the crew what happened. It certainly wasn.t fun but it was enlightening to everyone else.there were plenty of times when guys would have faded back and not been the center of attention if they could. Hold your head high man. You are helping people out by telling your story and you don't even have to. I hand it to you.
 
Kieth , now I know why you call yourself "Pancake" , just kidding dogg . Roger said he learned from this situation , I'm trying to understand this . What was the mistake , the bore cut ? the escape path ? no tag line with a come along ? I am with the rest of the gang and hope all goes well with you , but , what was the mistake ? You wrote that the tree broke before you hit it with the saw . Just wondering . Thanks and don't take my response the wrong way . I am not a fan of the Bore cut and I think from reading this it is why you got smashed . Roger , What did you tell your employees about this incident and how you think it could have been avoided ? This is real stuff not TMW homeowner mishaps .
 
Keith,
I’ve watched you for 9 months on a roller coaster ride that started with your injury. You’ve been inspirational in not letting 1 extremely unfortunate event, and the subsequent pain, anxiety, ruminations, and self doubts tear apart your life and family. You’ve a beautiful family, a strong mind & body, and have a good life awaiting you on the other side of this recovery. Bravo for now wanting to take some of your time and energy to share your story in this forum so that others may benefit. I hope that you get back as much as you give.

Many will want a definitive answer to “how did this happen”. Tell your story at your pace. Your post is a good reminder to all that “whatever can happen, can happen to you”.
 
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Speedy and full recovery man!


I am glad you posted this, I learn best from others mistakes, as well as my own, and analyzing them to death on how they could have been avoided.

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Ditto. We talked about pancakes injury at work today. We seem to do alot of dead crane removals. Every now and then a peice may shatter, or hit the boom. As much as we try to be safe the climber does not have the best escape route. I was thinking of buying some shoulder pads that dirt bike riders use. Do any of u think that would prevent this kind of injury and even saved pancake?
 
I'm truly sorry to hear about your accident. I can't imagine how hard the experience has been for you. You have all the well wishing thoughts and good vibes I can offer. Stay positive and don't be a stranger.
 
My assumption is that the busted up top broke loose falling into the path of the escape route(s). The story I shared with Co workers, and another contractor, was simply that a damn good, published tree man got hurt badly. I have flopped some trees with some badly busted up sketchy tops from Ice and wind damage. My lesson learned is to approach these situations as if those tops or limbs are going to let loose regardless... I usually do, but complacency sometimes creeps in. Lesson/reminder call it what you will. Hope that answers your question.

in no way am I suggesting complacency is at fault keith.
 
Hey Keith, I'd have reached out much sooner had I known and I know the rest of us would have too. I'll never forget the outpouring of love, prayers, letters and good vibes from the industry when I was injured last year...YOU reached out to me too Keith. Thank you again. It may be hard to recognize at times but your training career started long before your accident. Way to overlap bra. Whenever your first class is...I'll be there front and center. We're ALL here for you. You already know that. Whiz (248)505-7046
 
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. Do any of u think that would prevent this kind of injury and even saved pancake?

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Maybe the guy in black and white stripes and yellow flag would be better.
 
Here is what I think happened . The top was laying up and the pressure was laying the opposite way . The cutter made a notch and bore cut . The weight of the top broken was laid back on the stem and after the bore cut, the tree failed and the weight of the top pushed it back in the direction of the faller .
 
The problem with this is , people want to hear about accidents ,and praise God but they don't want to talk about them, the man dropped a tree on himself and is in a bad way . The tree and him were just fine until the chainsaw got involved . Bunch of skirts who love to hear about homeowner mishaps but can't talk about the pros . TMW , WHAT DO YOU THINK HAPPENED ? because it did .
 
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