PAGE 8 OCTOBER 8, 1982
SPILYAY TYMOO
Entrapped machine operator relates fears
A fter accidently overturning a log sorter, operator D avid Haynes became entrapped in the cab. He
was finally freed by WSFPI yard supervisor Buck Smith.
Spilyay Tymoo photo by Shewciyk
“I was scared to death. I
couldn’t get out,” recalled
heavy equipment operator
David Haynes after the log
sorter he was operating tipped
over entrapping him within the
driver’s cage.
The accident occurred at
Yard 6 on Highway 26 three
miles west of Warm Springs.
About 9:00 a.m. on October 8
Haynes was moving his
machine on an area with a
slight incline. He related the.
incident saying, “A front well
went into a hole and the other
was on a rock. It started tipping
and just kept going.”
Haynes, a Warm Springs
Forest Products employee for
more than 14 years said his
m achine “ had tipped a
thousand times. This time it
didn’t stop.”
After the log sorter had
slowly toppled onto its side
Haynes was unable to get out of
the driver’s cage. The cab was
built to Canadian logging
standards meaning it is able to
take much more abuse and
keeps the operator well-
enclosed for his protection.
The frightening part was
being entrapped, according to
Haynes. “You can’t imagine it.
It’s the worst feeling I’ve had in
all my life. I was scared to
death. You can’t see out. You
can’t get out. 1 heard the fuel
sizzling. I knew there was going
to be a Tire.”
There was no fire. Yard
supervisor Buck Smith arrived
with tools to take the steel
screen off the window and pry
off the glass after being notified
by other workers in the yard of
the accident. Haynes was glad
to be out.
Only scratches and bruises
were suffered by Haynes and
after changing his clothes, he
awaited the arrival of a tractor
to pull the machine upright
again.
The log sorter weighing
between 70 and 80 tons cost
$260,000 new. Repairs should
be minimal according to both
Haynes and supervisor Smith.
Tips from the home economist. . .
Upkeep is special for mobile homes
For the most part, upkeep
for the exterior of a mobile
home is similar to that of any
permanent home, but there are
a few special maintenance
considerations with a mobile
unit.
Mobile home exteriors are
either pre-finished, color-
coated aluminum; eynthetic
enamel; lacquer or acrylic-type
enamel; or of sheet steel
construction. Some homes also
have either wooded sided or
vinyl exteriors. The home
maintenance manual provided
by the seller of the mobile home
should tell the type of exterior
and provides instructions
on' how to wash or repair
surfaces for that particular
home.
Any finish will deteriorate
with age and exposure to the
elements, but this process can
be slowed if the outside of a
mobile home is protected by
keeping it clean and waxed.
Specific instructions may be
listed for washing and buffing
acrylic-type enamel, wood and
vinyl exteriors. Usually, the
most effective maintenance
involves frequent wiping of the
surface with a damp chamois or
cloth to help prevent dirt
buildup. The surface should
never be dry-dusted. Periodic
wash-downs with warm, soapy
water and rinses may be
aided by using a hose, and
small brush will help remove
grit from crevices. The exterior
should be allowed to cool
before it is washed, so avoid
doing this job in the hot sun.
Spring and fall are the best
times for washing mobile
homes in northern climates.
Special cleaners and cleaner-
polish, in paste and liquid
form, can be used to loosen
heavy accumulations of road
film, scum, oil, tree sap, and
grime not removed by washing.
However, before using such a
cleaner, the surface should be
scrubbed with detergent suds,
rinsed and allowed to dry.
Waxing gives protection from
abrasions and minor scratches.
Wax coating also makes
mobile homes easier to wash
since dirt doesn’t stick to the
wax.
Screwdrivers and a caulking
gun are essential tools in
keeping and exterior of a
mobile home weathertight.
Proper insulation, weather-
stripping and caulking provide
protection against infiltration
of cold air or extremely hot air.
Seal all cracks and and
openings, no matter how small,
around the molding, joints, rub
rails, splash panels, windows,
top seams, doors, vents and
wheel housing. Tighten or
replace loose nails and screws
promptly, especially around
windows, so moisture cannot
enter the home.
The roof should be inspected
and cleaned at least twice
y early and re p a ire d if
necessary. Remove loose
debris, and rust, and repair
breaks or cracks. Wash and
rinse. The roof inspections and
repairs can be done effectively
from a sturdy ladder. If
avoided, only those roof
sections that are supported by
rafters or stringers should be
stepped on. Pieces of board or
plywood can be placed on the
home’s roof to distribute your
weight evenly and avoid
damage. Coating or painting a
metal roof at lease every other
year and preferably once a year
a year is suggested for
maximum trouble-free life.
Coating should be applied in
heavy coats with an applicator,
not with a brush. Follow
special care instructions, if
required, for refurbishing vinyl
roofs.
During roof inspection, also
check stacks, vents and
m o u ld in g s. If th ey are
dammaged, rusted, or fail to
function properly, replace
them. If they do not have to be
replaced old, dried caulking
around them should be scraped
away and new caulking
applied. The caulking should
cover all screws, nail heads of
fasteners.
In addition to maintenance,
leveling is important for a
mobile home and should be
checked periodically with a
carpenter’s level. A home that
is not level places undue strain
on the structure and may cause
seams to part and the roof to
buckle. Improper leveling also
affects the closing of cabinets,
doors and windows, the
functioning of appliances,
plumbing and the tight seal of
wall panels and flooring.
Also prevent m oisture
accumulation under the home
by providing for good run-off
of water underneath the home
and ventilation of the skirting
enclosure. If the home is
located on concrete “ribbons,”
rather than on a concrete stand,
the area between the ribbons
should be graveled to a depth of
four to six inches to provide
additional moisture protection.
House damaged by flame
Halloween dress-up coming
Let down your hair and paint
your face, it’s that time of year
to assume a new personality.
The Confederated Tribes
employee’s annual Halloween
costume contest will be held on
October 29.
The contest will be held at
the Administrative Building in
the lobby by the front desk at 4
p.m. The judging will be in five
catagories: 1) movie stars, 2)
historical characters, 3) the 21st
century, 4) monsters and 5)
most original costume. Winona
S tr o n g , a d m i n i s t r a t i v e
secretary, is in charge of this
year’s gala affair.
So s ta rt putting your
costume together. Prizes will be
awarded to the winners of each
category.
Watch future editions of the
Spilay for news on the
upcoming employee’s Christ
mas ornament contest.
The members of the Warm Springs Fire and Safety department contained afire at Greeley Heights at
the residence o f James L. Wolfe to the living room on October 7 at 6:10 p.m. The cause of the fire was
determined to have been faulty wiring in a hair blower which had been used to start fire in the
fireplace. According to Jerry Huff, fire chief, Lewis Ike was transported to M t. View hospital for
smoke inhalation.
Spilyay Tymoo photo by Miller