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06-23-2007, 09:15 PM
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Donnie's Accident Video "GRAPHIC"
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06-24-2007, 12:08 AM
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Wow... that's all I can say. Thanks for that link, Joe.
That has got to be the single most powerful video of its type with regard to electrical safety awareness. I recognize the panel he was in during the accident as a very typical 480 I-Line panel. We (as electricians) take those pretty much for granted. Had to gulp hard a couple of times during that video.
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06-24-2007, 08:41 AM
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Wow is right!!!!! My God that was heart wrenching> It really brings me back to respect for electric alot more.
Thank you for the link it reminds me not to be so cocky.
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06-24-2007, 09:03 AM
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Donnie is very lucky to have lived and to have a such a supportive wife.
My question would be what lead to this incident.
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06-24-2007, 09:32 AM
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It looks like he was not wearing any PPE.
I imagine that we can search for something on the Internet covering this.
I am still trying to find out what happened to the 24 year old who lost his life a few months ago at the Chestnut Hill Mall in Massachusetts, near the Boston area?
People wonder why I get so angry when I read the misinformation on some of the DIY boards by those who are in no way qualified to do so!
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08-02-2007, 07:40 AM
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I have gotten in contact with Donnie and will be having dinner with him to discuss the accident, his concerns were not so much as the accident but the effects it had on his family.
As soon as I meet with him I will post what was discussed
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08-05-2007, 10:42 PM
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Wow............God bless him and his family.
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09-01-2007, 07:43 PM
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That was one of the most moving videos I have ever seen. As fathers , husbands ,brothers, sisters ,sons, daughters, I think a little discomfort and awkwardness is a small price to pay in return for going home safe to our loved ones at the end of each day.Wearing your PPE goes along way to that end.Thanks or that link Joe
Joe
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09-02-2007, 05:49 AM
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In this short video clip we see all that makes human life worthwhile. Courage - endurance-tenderness-grace-love-beauty- patience-joy-and so on.
Makes you wonder why we just can't seem in some instances to get along.
Frank
Last edited by frank; 09-02-2007 at 02:11 PM.
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09-03-2007, 09:55 AM
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Thank for the link
[quote=frank;8260]In this short video clip we see all that makes human life worthwhile. Courage - endurance-tenderness-grace-love-beauty- patience-joy-and so on.
Makes you wonder why we just can't seem in some instances to get along.
Frank o my i am so glead you and your family can look back and thank god u are ok just looking at the vid makes me think !!!!!!! god bless u and your famile
Dale
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09-26-2007, 04:13 PM
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Donnie's Accident video
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Originally Posted by Safety-Guy
I have gotten in contact with Donnie and will be having dinner with him to discuss the accident, his concerns were not so much as the accident but the effects it had on his family.
As soon as I meet with him I will post what was discussed
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did you get any info yet on how it happened and what led up to the accident? I am doing a presentation tomorrow using this video and this info would help.
Thank you,
Ayesijuan
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09-26-2007, 06:42 PM
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Wow, thanks Joe!
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09-27-2007, 12:19 PM
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Wow, what a wake up call. Thanks Joe.
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03-15-2008, 09:33 PM
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Wow that was something else  ...I had a similar accident 2 years ago working on live 600 volt 1200 amp switchgear, bus kit was not bolted in on one phase and fell off and went across all 3 phases. Looks like he was working on the same kind of thing here. Lucky I only came out of that with some singed hair and welders flash. Hope he is doing well!!!
Be safe out there guys!!!
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10-21-2008, 01:23 PM
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why did you take down the video
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10-21-2008, 04:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emayer32
why did you take down the video
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Don't blame Joe, blame Nickelback. See where this is going? Utter BS 
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10-21-2008, 06:48 PM
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Does anyone have a link where we can find that video again.
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10-21-2008, 08:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by william1978
Does anyone have a link where we can find that video again.
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Bill, unfortunatley we no longer have access to it unless someone downloaded it. I like the band Nickelback, but copyright infringement has brought it to the frontline. A man almost lost his life, a son almost lost his Father, a wife almost lost her husband. We are in the fight for it. Donnie is doing good. I have only talked to him once, but he knows our prayers are behind him and his family.
Donnie has something bigger in mind, we'll see where it goes.
Last edited by 76nemo; 10-21-2008 at 08:42 PM.
Reason: When will I learn to spell?????
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10-21-2008, 10:14 PM
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send off to fluke for their measurment saftey video its in in - i ordered (mostly because they were free) the fluke saftey videos and found them very informative - probably the only saftey training i will get untill i change companies - thank god job breifings were a fact of life for my last job
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11-18-2008, 07:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ayesijuan
did you get any info yet on how it happened and what led up to the accident? I am doing a presentation tomorrow using this video and this info would help.
Thank you,
Ayesijuan
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Donnie was using a motor rotation indicator in the panel when the tester failed and blew out a puff of carbon right in between the buss'. That's all it took. You could see the tester lying on the floor in that video.
ONE LUCKY MAN!!!!!! He's a walking miracle!!!!!!!!!
Last edited by 76nemo; 05-28-2009 at 04:43 PM.
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