By Mike D1 on Monday, October 29, 2001 - 10:45 pm: Edit

This is from my post about a Safari Gard jack holder. Out of respect for John Cranfield, and for all of our own good, I thought I should re-post it.

Mike D1

By Richard Dekkard on Sunday, October 28, 2001 - 12:51 am: Edit

On another sad note.. John Cranfield from up in Nova Scotia was wheeling at Halloween Extreme with us, and for some unknown reason the hi-lift he was working had the handle smack up on him and the tip of the handle caught him straight in the eye. He is hurt pretty bad. We got him down the mountain to a waiting ambulance to take him to the hospital. He is apparently going to have surgery tonight. He may lose the eye.. Keep him in your thoughts and wish him well.


By Mike D1 on Sunday, October 28, 2001 - 11:17 pm: Edit

That is a very sad story, my thoughts are with this man I don't know. Hope he is well.


By Discosaurus (Discosaurus) on Monday, October 29, 2001 - 01:36 pm: Edit

That's why a HiLift is not for rookies (no, I'm NOT saying HE was...). The damn things are dangerous and need to be used with care. That handle is nasty.

By Ron on Monday, October 29, 2001 - 01:45 pm: Edit

Definately thinking twice about how I use my hilift after seeing John get hurt.

Under no circumstances will I get anywhere near one without the handle in the upright position. Man that jackall handle just clocked him with so much force. Not a good thing to see, still can't shake the image. Also it was very good that we were with a doctor as I am not sure if anyone else really knew what to do. Just reminded me how dangerous it can be and what can happen. My thoughts are with you John. Hope you are ok.

Best Regards,

Ron

By Roverine on Monday, October 29, 2001 - 04:41 pm: Edit

Just read this - It is a sobering story, and a little reminder to all of us that things like this can and do happen (often when "you least expect it"). I'm glad you had a doc with you, and my best wishes go out to your friend John.

Take care,
Kim

By jed9 on Tuesday, October 30, 2001 - 07:04 pm: Edit

Wow! I will watch it.