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Recent Fatal Chipper Accident

Started by RickW, April 10, 2008, 06:38:07 PM

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RickW

April 10, 2008, 06:38:07 PM
Very sad story about a recent wood chipper accident in the LA area.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-chipper10apr10,0,2282252.story

Left Coast Chris

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April 10, 2008, 08:22:42 PM
That chipper is a monster.  Looks more like a tub grinder.  Very sad story.
Home built cantilever head, 24 HP honda mill, Case 580D, MF 135 and one Squirel Dog Jack Russel Mix -- Crickett

ellmoe

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April 10, 2008, 09:18:59 PM
   That is a tub grinder. Probably a file photo chosen by someone that doesn't know what a chipper is. This really is a tragedy. Just one moment of carelessness or a freak twist of a big limb and this can be the result. Brush chippers are one machine I have a very healthy respect for.

Mark
Thirty plus years in the sawmill/millwork business. A sore back and arthritic fingers to prove it!

rebocardo

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April 11, 2008, 11:19:20 AM
> Brush chippers are one machine I have a very healthy respect for.

Me too, I will not rent a 14" one unless I can feed it with a Bobcat. So, I usually stick with the 6" ones.

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