Snoopy11 5,714 #1 Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) Howdy guys, I don't know if anyone noticed, but I haven't been on the forum the last couple of days. So... the day before yesterday I was out working on my newest project, and I was working underneath. One of the springs that goes to the clutch slipped off its mount, and unloaded right into my eye. It completely knocked me out for... I am not sure how long... probably a couple of minutes. When I became aware, I opened my eye, and all I saw was red. I had blood pouring out of my eye, nose, and mouth. The pain was worse than anything I have ever experienced. With the blood flowing out of my nose and mouth, I could not breath. I know from my training to stand up, so the blood stops flowing to my head. I grabbed a shop towel, and started praying in my head. Somehow, praise the Lord, the bleeding stopped after a couple of minutes of praying to myself. The doctors said that the spring hit an artery, which caused all of the bleeding. They got the pressure down in my eye. I have some cornea damage, which makes my eye light sensitive. I don't have trouble seeing this morning, it is still a bit sensitive. I do feel like I have been hit in the face with a hammer, and I look like I got in a fight with bigfoot... but other than that, I am truly blessed. I would post a picture... but it is NOT something that anyone would want to see... Don Edited December 8, 2021 by Snoopy11 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalez 137 #2 Posted December 8, 2021 Hope everything heals. Bungee cords with the metal ends are also eye disasters waiting to happen. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #3 Posted December 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, dalez said: Hope everything heals. Bungee cords with the metal ends are also eye disasters waiting to happen. Yeah, I am having light sensitivity, blurry and double vision in my left eye... but at least... it is still there... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #4 Posted December 8, 2021 I will say though, from now on boys, it is safety glasses all the way for me. I recommend the same for anyone who reads this. I guarantee, not something anybody wants to take chances with. Don 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,829 #5 Posted December 8, 2021 Sorry to see this Snoop! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #6 Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Sorry to see this Snoop! Ugh... yeah... I am pretty used to working on the Wheel Horses and the like... I didn't realize how strong the springs are on JD tractors... Darn thing unloaded hell behind it... Don Edited December 8, 2021 by Snoopy11 typo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #7 Posted December 8, 2021 It has like a... clutch/brake mechanism... and one heck of a spring that controls it all. Karma hit hard... but will just have to hit harder next time... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,829 #8 Posted December 8, 2021 A little comedic relief… that’ll teach ya to work on anything but ! 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #9 Posted December 8, 2021 Just now, Pullstart said: A little comedic relief… that’ll teach ya to work on anything but ! YES! My thoughts exactly! All the while... HellHorse is just sitting in the shop like... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,275 #10 Posted December 8, 2021 Eyes are the most sensitive part of your body, I am also very scared of springs. That is why I like Wheel Horses they just have 2 'bigger' springs. Also I remove springs using vise grips, not screwdrivers. I am wising you a fast recovery don! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #11 Posted December 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Maxwell-8 said: Eyes are the most sensitive part of your body, I am also very scared of springs. Certainly true. I have gotten hurt many times before, but never felt the kind of pain like the eye. It literally felt as if someone had taken an ice-pick and jabbed me in the eye. NEVER want to risk that happening again if I can help it. Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Tinsnips 477 #12 Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Snoopy11 said: feel like I have been hit in the face with a hammer I was taking a whaler board off of a poured wall when I missed a mighty swing with my hammer and hit myself dead center of my safety glasses on my right eye. The bottom of the glasses cut my face. Got 5 stitches. Another day the pumper truck blew a line and shot me with a high pressure stream of concrete and blew me out of my shoes. Safety glasses saved both eyes that day. Glad you are OK. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13 Posted December 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Rusty Tinsnips said: I was taking a whaler board off of a poured wall when I missed a mighty swing with my hammer and hit myself dead center of my safety glasses on my right eye. The bottom of the glasses cut my face. Got 5 stitches. Another day the pumper truck blew a line and shot me with a high pressure stream of concrete and blew me out of my shoes. Safety glasses saved both eyes that day. Glad you are OK. "Safety glasses" Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #14 Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: "Safety glasses" Don Prayers and good thoughts upon you Don! I've taken to using the full face shield much more often these days! And "Steel toed boots" Holding a 20 foot piece of 3" EMT against a wall one day whilst the 'helper' secured it with some clamps. Well... it slipped and came down square on the end of boot. Cut a perfect circle flap out of the leather. Squashed the steel a little bit. I still have my toes! TGFSTB! Edited December 8, 2021 by Jeff-C175 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #15 Posted December 8, 2021 Thanks Jeff, it has been a rough couple of days, for sure! Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,562 #16 Posted December 8, 2021 Accidents happen fast, healing not so much. Take care of yourself Don, hope every thing heals up like it should. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #17 Posted December 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Achto said: Accidents happen fast, healing not so much. Take care of yourself Don, hope every thing heals up like it should. Thanks buddy! Yeah, I know what you mean... the good thing is, the Doc. said that eyes heal fast... ...not as fast at they get hurt... Don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #18 Posted December 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: I would post a picture... but it is NOT something that anyone would want to see... Don Hi Dan, good to hear your eyes are both is still in. An Ex Coworker lost because of such circumstances his left eye. So please keep care to yourself and use next time a protecting Googles. i know, they didn‘t look Cool, but never forget you just have one set of eyes, if they be damaged or even lost they couldn‘t be repaired. ok, the hurt from the hit to the face is also not funny, but **** happens.😁😎 only the ones they never do anything didn‘t need protection wear. best wishes for quick recovery. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #19 Posted December 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tractorhead said: Hi Dan, good to hear your eyes are both is still in. An Ex Coworker lost because of such circumstances his left eye. So please keep care to yourself and use next time a protecting Googles. i know, they didn‘t look Cool, but never forget you just have one set of eyes, if they be damaged or even lost they couldn‘t be repaired. ok, the hurt from the hit to the face is also not funny, but **** happens.😁😎 only the ones they never do anything didn‘t need protection wear. best wishes for quick recovery. You are correct, dear sir. I thoroughly agree. I will absolutely wear goggles or safety glasses from now on. What good is it to have tractors... if you can't see them... Don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,524 #20 Posted December 8, 2021 Yikes… Hope for a speedy recovery… Steel toed boots, safety glasses and gloves… always… I even mow with them… 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #21 Posted December 8, 2021 1 minute ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Yikes… Hope for a speedy recovery… Steel toed boots, safety glasses and gloves… always… I even mow with them… Yes sir! I have all of the above... just a matter of wearing them... which I am going to now, for sure! Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #22 Posted December 9, 2021 Thank god your alright the lord hears and answers prayers 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #23 Posted December 9, 2021 Even just dust and debris falling in your eyes is easily avoidable. I was working on an old ceiling today cutting in some outlet boxes for new shop lights. I thought about Don and went and put my face shield on. So, out of every bad thing, some good can come! @Snoopy11 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,916 #24 Posted December 9, 2021 I'm a big fan of safety glasses. If I lost an eye it would end my career. Springs, even small ones can be very dangerous. One of my least favorite things to work with. Years ago I was using a rotor-stripper to clean paint off a cast iron radiator. One of the times broke off and got stuck in my safety glasses. It would have taken out my eye. I still have that pair of glasses as a reminder, and I will never use a rotor-stripper again. Prayers for a speedy recovery. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #25 Posted December 11, 2021 Hey guys, I have had some people asking, so I thought it would be a good idea to give an update. The blurriness in my left eye is gone, the double vision is gone. Really just some pain and a VERY large scar on my upper eyelid. It still feels like I have a thumb-tack in my eye... but at least the stabbing pain is gone. Tylenol is my best friend... Don 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
