Gold Coast man crushed to death under Landcruiser

[WhiteD3]

Gold Coast man crushed to death under Landcruiser (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/gold-coast-man-crushed-to-death-under-landcruiser-20130913-2to5b.html)


A 36-year-old man has been crushed to death while working under his vehicle on the Gold Coast.

The man was working on a front wheel arch outside his home in Elaine Street, Southport when the jack holding up his Landcruiser gave way.

Family members rushed to his aid.

He was still breathing when paramedics arrived, but died before he could be taken to hospital.

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‘‘He was pronounced dead at the scene,’’ a police spokeswoman said.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.


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[460cixy]

This happens way too often FFS use jack stands ppl

[loanrangie]

A tragedy that could have been avoided with some common sense :(.

[101RRS]

Two weeks ago I had one corner of my Hafflinger on an Aldi jack and it failed with me under it - I would have not got out from under in time with the engine area across my chest - would have been at most 150kgs on me so most likely not fatal and with the adrenalin I probably would have been able to bench press it off me. Different matter if it was the RRS.

Thankfully while I had decided to use the jack to carry the load as I needed to move it up and down a few times, I also put a jack stand under it as a safety measure in case the jack failed - and it did. Car only dropped a couple of cms.

Garry

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Two weeks ago I had one corner of my Hafflinger on an Aldi jack and it failed with me under it - ...
GarryHave you contacted Aldi about their faulty jack?

[JDNSW]

Lesson No. 1 for aspiring mechanics - Never get under or partly under a vehicle supported only by a jack! (from my father when I was about eight!)

John

[Davo]

That's very sad. There are warnings on equipment and in books and so on but sooner or later someone does this. It's a real shame when it's so avoidable.

[sheerluck]

Avoidable is definitely the word. Sometimes people take a shortcut in the name of speed, but life and health is not worth it. An extra minute or two, to stick an axle stand underneath, and on such little details a life has been lost.

A very sad reminder to the many of us on here who work on our own vehicles.

[richard4u2]

when ever I take a wheel off that wheel always goes under the car just in case even if I am just changing a tyre

[Epic_Dragon]

its very sad, just saw this one the news. all so avoidable too. had he used an axle stand, or put a tyre under as well, he would still be here. now a family is fatherless because of a two second choice to not support the jack :( such a silly reason to lose a life. may he RIP though and thoughts to his family, friends and loved ones.

[digger]

Have you contacted Aldi about their faulty jack?

Thats why its the store that should not be named.


Pity that he has lost his life due to a failure that I would hope everyone
should guard against when working on vehicles.

[Milton477]

when ever I take a wheel off that wheel always goes under the car just in case even if I am just changing a tyre

The wheel + a block of wood because I'm fatter now!

[101RRS]

Have you contacted Aldi about their faulty jack?

Well and truely out of warranty and based on my experience with them on some foot stools that failed below their advertised load rating there is no point.

Yes I could take the issue up with authorities but to be honest really not interested in the hassle at the moment.

See here for a related thread - see from post 72 on (page 2)
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/recovery/166517-maxtrax-2.html#post1986004

[Ralph1Malph]

It's one of the most common reasons I discipline apprentices at work.:mad::censored:
They are so used to purpose safety equipment like hull stands and OEM lifting jigs etc for our larger assets and plant that they forget to throw a jack stand, lump of wood or chock under a passenger car! I even had a selection of timber blocks made for such purposes. 8", 10" and 12" square solid hardwood - 4 sets. Remedial overtime usually sorts them out as well as thier supervisor!:twisted:

Ralph

[DoubleChevron]

Sometimes you have to wonder ..... I got this one on facebook today. Natural selection at work :confused: It must be safe, he's wearing his high vis shirt.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Milton477]

At least he took the swings off. The kids could have scratched the car.

[justinc]

Sometimes you have to wonder ..... I got this one on facebook today. Natural selection at work :confused: It must be safe, he's wearing his high vis shirt.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=65547&stc=1&d=1379150630


the poor neighbours:(:(:(

:mad::mad::mad::mad:

what an idiot.

jc

[robbotd5]

This tragedy serves as a timely reminder for all of us. Let's face it, we have all gone under a vehicle whilst being only supported by a jack. Sure it may take more time but please put the thing on axle stands or at the very least chock the thing up with something.
Regards
Robbo

[Vern]

This happens way too often FFS use jack stands ppl

Was at a mechanics recently where they were replacing the rear brakes on a car which was jacked up with the jack under the tow bar tongue, this was at a mechanics ffs.:eek:

[Blknight.aus]

not uncommon,

if your not getting under the vehicle then you dont need to put it up onto jackstands if the jack fails the vehicle hits the ground and you have to work out how to lift it up again and explain the damage.

Thats why when Im working on the side of a vehicle (brake pad thickness inspections are the best example) with a wheel off as soon as its off it goes under the lowest part of the vehicle I can get it under.

The second I think I might be putting anything other than my hand into the tyre vacated wheel arch its going onto jack stands.

I'll also get under a vehicle on a jack for some maintenance items that dont require the removal of the wheels (greasing a propshaft) providing the natural ground clearance doesnt provide a safety issue...

[Vern]

I didn't mention that the guy working on the car was sitting with both legs under the car either side of the diff, with the rotor/caliper assembly basically in his lap, one slip and good bye legs

[Stuck]

I'll also get under a vehicle on a jack for some maintenance items that dont require the removal of the wheels (greasing a propshaft) providing the natural ground clearance doesnt provide a safety issue...

Dave,
Your theory's good but extra precautions need to be taken when you're a salad dodger like myself :D