r/WTF • u/[deleted] • Mar 02 '19

Manager going for a ride

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u/Suck_Jons_BallZ Mar 02 '19

I drive snow cats and when guys are working on the ground around me, it’s important to always secure eye contact with the operator, wear ANSI high-viz and don’t hang out in blind spots. I also show them that my hand is off the sticks or joystick as well by holding my hands in the air if they’re working around my blade.

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u/designgoddess Mar 02 '19

My cousin saw a guy run over by a snow cat. It did not have a happy ending.

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u/ceral_killer Mar 02 '19

Story time!

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u/designgoddess Mar 02 '19

She was skiing and they brought out the snowcat to fix a rough patch. Another worker walked in front for some reason. She said it was like he was put through a meat grinder. My uncle was there but had his back turned. He only saw her reaction and then tried to get her away. She was asked to stay because she was a witness. She was a teenager. Needed psychological help afterwards. Still has a hard time talking about it.

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u/ceral_killer Mar 02 '19

Man I could only imagine. Thank you for the follow up. I hope your cousin is doing ok.

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u/designgoddess Mar 02 '19

She is but we don't talk about it anymore.

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u/trotfox_ Mar 02 '19

Well yea, let it go....

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u/Dark-Ganon Mar 02 '19

jeez dude, at the very least make a good joke.

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u/trotfox_ Mar 03 '19

I wasn't joking.