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Post by genesis273 on Sept 18, 2021 13:54:12 GMT -5
.....but it did.
I had climbed into my second stand of the morning at 7am. It's a hang on stand at 15'. As I stepped into the platform and reached for the strap buckle. POP! The bottom of the stand folded and I plummeted to the ground. It happened so fast.
I landed on my left side. I desperately grabbed for a branch but all the did was rip open my leather glove along with my left palm.
The fall immediately took my wind but, I was still able to feel the pain in my left knee. A trip to the er ended with me getting stitches in my left palm and confirmation via x-rays and CT that my tibial plateau was fractured all the way through. Currently trying to schedule surgery at Rush in Chicago.
I am so thankful that I had a friend with me and was able to clean and wrap my hand and drive me to the hospital.
Safety harnesses and life lines people. Much cheaper that what this all will cost and a lot less time consuming.
Thank my Blessed Savior that I was not hurt any worse than I am now.
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Post by jjas on Sept 18, 2021 14:09:00 GMT -5
Sorry for your fall and glad it wasn't worse.
Good luck with your recovery.
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Sept 18, 2021 14:26:39 GMT -5
Dang, glad you are alright. 15 feet is quite a tumble.
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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 18, 2021 14:43:44 GMT -5
Oh my…
I’m glad it wasn’t any worse..
Prayers for a speedy and complete recovery.
Yes, we all need to wear our harnesses and be tied off to a safety line at all times.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 18, 2021 15:25:58 GMT -5
Aw man. Sorry to hear it. Good luck with everything.
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Post by bill9068 on Sept 18, 2021 16:01:55 GMT -5
Prayers for a full and fast recovery.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Sept 18, 2021 16:06:02 GMT -5
First I’ll say I hope you fully recover. Secondly I don’t understand why folks don’t use safety harnesses and lifelines. Such cheap insurance compared to doctor bills or a funeral. Not trying to be harsh, but that fall was 100% preventable.
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Post by greghopper on Sept 18, 2021 16:11:26 GMT -5
Oh my… I’m glad it wasn’t any worse.. Prayers for a speedy and complete recovery. Yes, we all need to wear our harnesses and be tied off to a safety line at all times. Truth…. |
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Post by greghopper on Sept 18, 2021 16:13:41 GMT -5
First I’ll say I hope you fully recover. Secondly I don’t understand why folks don’t use safety harnesses and lifelines. Such cheap insurance compared to doctor bills or a funeral. Not trying to be harsh, but that fall was 100% preventable. Yep…, even a lineman strap will reduce your fall when climbing! |
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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 18, 2021 16:21:16 GMT -5
PS..
All of us need to check the cables on our hang on stands. They can and do rust. They then can give away at any time.
None of us bounce as good as we used to.
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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 18, 2021 16:22:28 GMT -5
Genesis 273,
Please keep us informed on your progress.
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Post by genesis273 on Sept 18, 2021 16:39:01 GMT -5
I sure will Woody.
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Post by genesis273 on Sept 18, 2021 16:45:20 GMT -5
First I’ll say I hope you fully recover. Secondly I don’t understand why folks don’t use safety harnesses and lifelines. Such cheap insurance compared to doctor bills or a funeral. Not trying to be harsh, but that fall was 100% preventable. It's an accident that was absolutely 100% preventable. You can't be more harsh on me that I have already been to myself. I knew I was going to hear it when I posted it. However, if taking a little heat at my own expense changes the mind of just one person, then I'll gladly bare it. I don't wish this pain, embarrassment, and what's sure to become a financial burden on anyone. So please, please, please, wear a safety harness and life line. |
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Post by esshup on Sept 18, 2021 17:05:11 GMT -5
Aww geez, I am really, really sorry that this happened. Glad that it isn't any worse and really glad that you had someone with you.
I just use ladder stands and will be replacing straps this year on the ones that weren't replaced last year.
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Post by jjas on Sept 18, 2021 17:28:28 GMT -5
genesis273
You have any idea how long your recovery time will likely be?
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Post by treetop on Sept 18, 2021 17:48:04 GMT -5
Hopefully you will be in the stand soon
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Sept 18, 2021 18:03:43 GMT -5
Wow, the injuries not live concerning, but it could have been much worse. Prayers for full recovery. Yes, can't preach enough for life lines. If 1st time in months install new strap on before stepping on the stand. If original straps from last year put two new straps. Straps. Can't have enough straps!. I throw two away this year. God bless
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Post by parson on Sept 18, 2021 18:16:53 GMT -5
Prayers for speedy recovery, and thanks for a timely reminder to ALL of us.
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Post by Pinoc on Sept 18, 2021 18:28:28 GMT -5
My father was a crane operator and saw very large diameter cables snap under load and he would never get into one of my lock on stands because of those small cables.
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Post by genesis273 on Sept 18, 2021 18:39:56 GMT -5
genesis273 You have any idea how long your recovery time will likely be? Not sure yet. The er Dr stated that it'll probably be a two part surgery and thought I would be down for at least 8 weeks. However, I think the actual surgeon will be able give me a better idea. |
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