Sad loss of life.

[Alan-G]

Me Missus Jen, (Fab1 on the site) gave me some dreadfull news today.

Her pal at Uni's sister's Fiance met with a tragic accident on Sunday past.

He had a workshop/garage and worked from home. After jacking a clients car up to do a repair to the chassis - something gave way and the car landed on him and he died.

Please be so carefull if you are working underneath your car, a pile of bricks underneath the car or anything robust that is under the car an inch away from the underbody could save your life.

Jen was trully upset at her pals sisters loss (engaged for 9 years- thankfully no kids) but I know this is bad enough at this time of year, she has to now look at the presents that he bought her for Christmas underneath the tree.

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Take good care of you and yours over the Festive period.

 

Alan+ the girls.

[scientific steve]

there always seems to be something that hits at this time of year

very sad news, and the worst thing is theres nowt that can be said that can make any difference to them with their loss

 

 

[swanie]

Very Sad to here that Alan

Thats my worst nightmare here at AWD Motorsport Saftey is very important in a garage enviroment, but you never know whats round the corner.

[DR Motosport]

Very sad this, I actually know his brother in law and was speaking to him on Tuesday.

He had just bought an old Fiesta and had it up on axle stands, but somehow he managed to pull the car off them and it crushed his chest. He had the hand brake on, but Police have said it didn't actually work.

Regulars at Knockhill hot hatch days may know him, he was a bit of a regular with a Saxo and Fiesta.

 

 

 

[Alan-G]

If your working underneath cars, beforehand, go to your local house building estate (there all around you if you haven't noticed) and ask one of the workers for a few 'Thermalite' blocks. This is the stuff that replaced breezeblock and is as light as a feather.

A couple of these blocks in the right place will stop a car landing on a mechanic. Feck the chassis if it does fall, the thermalite will definately stand up to the weight of a car.

Just a thought.

[Alan-G]

Can I just may add a little comment here.

Mr. Barberra - of the Hanna Barberra fame - Sadly died today at at 96 years of age.

He was the last living founder member of Scooby Doo.

 

[yogi-]

OMG how terrible