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re: Cutting wrist with chainsaw- Fatal Injury
Posted on 8/20/25 at 1:21 pm to grifterfad
Posted on 8/20/25 at 1:21 pm to grifterfad
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Was it more than just cutting his wrist? I'm pretty sure he wouldn't die on the spot. Maybe it caused a heart attack or something? He still should have been able to walk right? Edit...Someone in the comments said 2 minute bleed out while being in shock.
There is an artery in your wrist that is fairly superficial. If you cut that, especially with a chainsaw, you'll be unconscious in about 2 minutes and dead in less than 5. Maybe even faster than that.
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Posted on 8/20/25 at 2:16 pm to CHEDBALLZ
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That sucks but you wouldn't think a plumber would need to be picking up side jobs cutting trees down.
Neither the link or OP reads like that. He was doing DIY projects in his own yard. His own dog found him behind his shed.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 3:14 pm to msap9020
I'd like to see the wound. Seems he would have at least a minute or 2 to dial 911 with the other hand? Direct pressure on the brachial artery should have also bought him some time had he known to do that. Poor guy.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 8:42 pm to ItzMe1972
My guess is a one handed saw, probably electric. Electric is potentially more dangerous than gas due to most lacking a clutch. Chainsaw chaps tell you that they are “not rated” for electric chainsaws for this reason. The torque is crazy and w/o a clutch they don’t stop sometimes.
I recall a guy in the Monroe area severing or slashing his arm a few years ago while in a tree and he bled to death. Professional. Not sure if electric though.
Please don’t fool around with a saw if you are not very knowledgeable with it. Stay safe folks.
I recall a guy in the Monroe area severing or slashing his arm a few years ago while in a tree and he bled to death. Professional. Not sure if electric though.
Please don’t fool around with a saw if you are not very knowledgeable with it. Stay safe folks.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 10:28 pm to bushwacker
quote:tourniquet - and I can make one fast now
Seems he would have at least a minute or 2 to dial 911 with the other hand? Direct pressure on the brachial artery should have also bought him some time had he known to do that.
When my accident happened I immediately applied direct pressure and my brother said what do you want to do. Without hesitation it was we need to go the hospital, I don't think there's enough time for an ambulance. They said it 'might of been' the best move being 3-4 minutes from an ER. Which was part of our math. Having a tourniquet even a twisted up one from part of a shirt would have been much better, because you don't have much time.
Not trying to sound melodramatic just offering a couple tidbits while you have time to consider. Calm is key, blood gets scary, and shite's happening fast.
And FYI - and for a long time thereafter you'll get asked if you're feeling depressed.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 7:20 am to ItzMe1972
battery operated cutting tools give the ability to have one hand free unlike any other tool. Gas climbing saws are built for one-handed use but they are expensive and usually only used by professionals.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 7:45 pm to baldona
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chance of suicide here
Would literally be the first case of suicide by chainsaw that I’ve ever heard of. Highly, highly doubtful.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 9:45 pm to wrongRob
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have a lot of tools. I don't typically lend tools out. A chainsaw is one I absolutely will not lend out.
I will use about any tool. I do dangerous electrical work on the farm with 3 phase 480 volt everyday. Doesn’t bother me a bit.
Chainsaw is one tool I refuse to use. I hate them and it’s just an irrational fear I have I guess. Maybe it’s because I remember my uncle losing 3 fingers to one when I was young. But cutting down a tree or whatever I’ll just gladly pay a pro to do it
Posted on 8/22/25 at 7:07 am to deltaland
quote:I've done a ton of treework & been around a bunch of tree men. I'm not a pro. Your approach is not wrong congrats to keeping your digits and extremities.
I'll just gladly pay a pro to do it
Posted on 8/22/25 at 10:42 am to Beessnax
quote:He probably is, but I have a whole lot more business running a saw at 55 than I did at 18. I am pretty careful nowadays, back then I swong it around like Excaliber.
I am his age and my son stays after me about doing some of the things that I do with cutting equipment. I just blow him off but he may be right
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