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2004-05-19 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Teen Dies After Falling Into Mulch Spreader

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Posted by Fred 2004-05-19 08:55|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 On the other hand, the lawn will be especially green this year.

Posted by Chuck Simmins 2004-05-19 10:02:36 AM|| [http://blog.simmins.org] 2004-05-19 10:02:36 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 That wasn't cool, Chuck. What were you thinking?

Posted by ex-lib 2004-05-19 10:39:26 AM|| 2004-05-19 10:39:26 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 One word: Darwin.

And yes, the homeowners won't have to buy any ironite this year.

Posted by therien 2004-05-19 11:28:56 AM|| 2004-05-19 11:28:56 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 ex-lib, having been a worker's comp insurance adjuster once upon a time, and a firefighter and an EMT for many years, I have little patience for patent stupidity. Just as in the tragic death of Pluto at Disneyworld a few months ago, a moment or two of thought by any of the parties involved would have prevented this accident.

Posted by Chuck Simmins 2004-05-19 11:58:12 AM|| [http://blog.simmins.org] 2004-05-19 11:58:12 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 Are you SURE Uday and Qusay are dead? This smells like their handiwork.

Posted by Chris W. 2004-05-19 12:37:48 PM|| 2004-05-19 12:37:48 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 tragic death of Pluto at Disneyworld ???

Somebody wearing a dog suit was killed in Orlando?
I must have missed that one. I heard about molesting man in the Tiger (Tigger) suit.

Posted by BigEd 2004-05-19 1:18:50 PM|| 2004-05-19 1:18:50 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 Run over by a tram, 'e was. Poor sod. It was up here but search is currently down.

Try: LINK

Posted by Chuck Simmins 2004-05-19 3:10:44 PM|| [http://blog.simmins.org] 2004-05-19 3:10:44 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 He was 17? Isn't there some federal labor law prohibiting minors from operating certain machines, such as power saws and such?

I'm betting the company's going to be in big trouble with the feds and the state.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2004-05-19 4:57:15 PM|| 2004-05-19 4:57:15 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 There used to be a curse on child actors, now Mickey and Goofus Maximus are at risk. Thaw Walt's body an bury it before the bad mojo leads to more tragedy.

Posted by Anonymous4828 2004-05-19 5:07:06 PM|| 2004-05-19 5:07:06 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 Barbara: It depends on what state and what machines are involved. Farm machinery can and is operated by people under the age of 21 as well as quite a bit of construction machinery. In most states you do have to be at least 18 to operate poer equipment. The article doesn't actually say he was operating it, only that he was trying to see why it wasn't working. It is still a tragedy none the less. Btw, I e-mailed you a picture of some of my animals.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2004-05-19 6:58:25 PM|| 2004-05-19 6:58:25 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 Great shots, Deacon. Wish I knew how to post them so everybody could see your sweet cats.

I'm jealous. :-p

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2004-05-19 11:09:05 PM|| 2004-05-19 11:09:05 PM|| Front Page Top

#12 Also - I think the guy was working for someone. The article talked about them spreading mulch for a company called TopMulch. Apparently he was from Guatemala. (My first question - legal? Second question - speak/read/ understand instructions in English? Just wondering.)

I'm betting TopMulch is in mucho trouble.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2004-05-19 11:15:24 PM|| 2004-05-19 11:15:24 PM|| Front Page Top

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