News Worst First day on the job ever? - Page 2

DJJasonp · Today, 09:37 AM

I'd like to know more about the ankle monitor before I comment........

https://www.yahoo.com/news/colorado-...202251481.html

A Colorado man lost both his legs after a freak accident with a wood chipper during the first day of his new job.

John O’Neill, 33, had been chucking tree branches into a machine in Longmont when a branch shaped like a fish hook got caught on his court-ordered ankle monitor and dragged him inside. The blades cut his toes, foot, ankle and legs. He was 15 minutes into his shift around 10:18 a.m. on September 24.

“Something happened in my brain to where I realized I was in fear for a lot more than just losing my leg or my foot,” O’Neill told The Denver Post.

He then grabbed the edge of the wood chipper trying to hold on. His coworkers didn’t immediately hear his cries for help because of their protective ear gear.

“It took a minute before my coworkers realized what was happening,” O’Neill told the outlet. “The pain was very — it was not there almost...I didn’t really feel the pain as much as I knew I was in trouble. It went from a fight for my limb to a fight for my life, very fast.”

When his coworkers managed to pull him out, the blade had reached his mid-thigh area. Police arrived at the job site and took him to a local hospital. He was then he was flown to St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.

On his way to the hospital, he “technically died,” the outlet reported.

“My heart stopped. …They essentially replaced all the blood in my body,” said O’Neill.

His legs were later amputated above the knee. O’Neill only realized what happened when he woke up in his hospital bed the day after the incident.

His family has rushed to be by his side. When his mother found out about what happened, she was so panic-stricken doctors admitted her to the hospital for three days.

O’Neill declined to name his employer or say whether he planned to take legal action against the company. He plans to get prosthetics and commits more time to volunteering. He’s hoping his new platform will give him a chance to advocate for issues he cares about, including sobriety from drug and alcohol addiction.

A GoFundMe page set up to help O’Neill with his future goals has reached over $27,000 out of a $30,000 goal.

FloridaMan88 · Today, 10:55 AM

Don’t hire people with ankle monitors.

Pasta Little Brioni · Today, 11:07 AM

Fargo Colorado

**Smed1065** · Today, 11:09 AM

Sick fuggers, why I came back tho....

Spott · Today, 11:17 AM

Wood not apply.

**Easy 6** · Today, 11:35 AM

I've worked on a tree crew and tossed countless thousands of pounds of limbs and logs into wood chippers, and even with the chippers that have a stop/reverse bar on the outside of them... you damn well better mind your P's and Q's

I definitely do NOT miss that job

**Rain Man** · Today, 11:40 AM

Let's trace back the timeline of this story.

10. Dude loses both of his legs by getting stuck in wood chipper.
9. Dude's ankle monitor gets caught in tree branch
8. Dude pleads guilty to breaking and entering, gets home arrest sentence.
7. Dude sees a guy driving home from the Apple Store with a new computer that can be fenced, doesn't notice that the guy has an alarm system in his house.
6. Dude is out of money because he spent it all on heroin and whiskey.
5. Dude discovers that he really likes heroin and whiskey.
4. Dude decides to drink some whiskey.
3. Dude's friend Ryan mentions that his dad forgot to lock up the whiskey the night before.
2. Dude goes to his friend Ryan's house to play the new Call of Duty game.
1. New Call of Duty game comes out.

I think this tragedy can be traced back to violence in video games.

DJJasonp · Today, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by stumppy

New nickname?

FlaChief58 · Today, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by stumppy

New nickname?

If he likes swimming, Bob

RedinTexas · Today, 11:53 AM

Those ankle monitors cost an arm and a leg.

**notorious** · Today, 12:25 PM

Bet he’d like to walk that back.

**notorious** · Today, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Let's trace back the timeline of this story.

10. Dude loses both of his legs by getting stuck in wood chipper.
9. Dude's ankle monitor gets caught in tree branch
8. Dude pleads guilty to breaking and entering, gets home arrest sentence.
7. Dude sees a guy driving home from the Apple Store with a new computer that can be fenced, doesn't notice that the guy has an alarm system in his house.
6. Dude is out of money because he spent it all on heroin and whiskey.
5. Dude discovers that he really likes heroin and whiskey.
4. Dude decides to drink some whiskey.
3. Dude's friend Ryan mentions that his dad forgot to lock up the whiskey the night before.
2. Dude goes to his friend Ryan's house to play the new Call of Duty game.
1. New Call of Duty game comes out.

I think this tragedy can be traced back to violence in video games.

Nah, he played video games just for kicks.

**notorious** · Today, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy 6

I've worked on a tree crew and tossed countless thousands of pounds of limbs and logs into wood chippers, and even with the chippers that have a stop/reverse bar on the outside of them... you damn well better mind your P's and Q's

I definitely do NOT miss that job

It’s like you couldn’t stick with the job.

BWillie · Today, 12:29 PM

When I was 16 I worked at Cub Foods and first day they made you clean the grease trap to make sure you were cut out for it. Still to this day one of the sickest smells Ive ever witnessed.

DJJasonp · Today, 12:29 PM

I hope he doesnt arbor any ill will towards the company

**Easy 6** · Today, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notorious

It’s like you couldn’t stick with the job.

ZING!

Today, 09:37 AM
DJJasonp My work speaks for itself!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $325200	Worst First day on the job ever? I'd like to know more about the ankle monitor before I comment........ https://www.yahoo.com/news/colorado-...202251481.html A Colorado man lost both his legs after a freak accident with a wood chipper during the first day of his new job. John O’Neill, 33, had been chucking tree branches into a machine in Longmont when a branch shaped like a fish hook got caught on his court-ordered ankle monitor and dragged him inside. The blades cut his toes, foot, ankle and legs. He was 15 minutes into his shift around 10:18 a.m. on September 24. “Something happened in my brain to where I realized I was in fear for a lot more than just losing my leg or my foot,” O’Neill told The Denver Post. He then grabbed the edge of the wood chipper trying to hold on. His coworkers didn’t immediately hear his cries for help because of their protective ear gear. “It took a minute before my coworkers realized what was happening,” O’Neill told the outlet. “The pain was very — it was not there almost...I didn’t really feel the pain as much as I knew I was in trouble. It went from a fight for my limb to a fight for my life, very fast.” When his coworkers managed to pull him out, the blade had reached his mid-thigh area. Police arrived at the job site and took him to a local hospital. He was then he was flown to St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. On his way to the hospital, he “technically died,” the outlet reported. “My heart stopped. …They essentially replaced all the blood in my body,” said O’Neill. His legs were later amputated above the knee. O’Neill only realized what happened when he woke up in his hospital bed the day after the incident. His family has rushed to be by his side. When his mother found out about what happened, she was so panic-stricken doctors admitted her to the hospital for three days. O’Neill declined to name his employer or say whether he planned to take legal action against the company. He plans to get prosthetics and commits more time to volunteering. He’s hoping his new platform will give him a chance to advocate for issues he cares about, including sobriety from drug and alcohol addiction. A GoFundMe page set up to help O’Neill with his future goals has reached over $27,000 out of a $30,000 goal.
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Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $1658491 VARSITY	Let's trace back the timeline of this story. 10. Dude loses both of his legs by getting stuck in wood chipper. 9. Dude's ankle monitor gets caught in tree branch 8. Dude pleads guilty to breaking and entering, gets home arrest sentence. 7. Dude sees a guy driving home from the Apple Store with a new computer that can be fenced, doesn't notice that the guy has an alarm system in his house. 6. Dude is out of money because he spent it all on heroin and whiskey. 5. Dude discovers that he really likes heroin and whiskey. 4. Dude decides to drink some whiskey. 3. Dude's friend Ryan mentions that his dad forgot to lock up the whiskey the night before. 2. Dude goes to his friend Ryan's house to play the new Call of Duty game. 1. New Call of Duty game comes out. I think this tragedy can be traced back to violence in video games. __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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