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    Feb-17-2009

    Chainsaw Chaps: Injury and Protection

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    Chainsaw Chaps can seem expensive. That’s a problem.

    The average chainsaw injury requires 120 stitches. That’s an even bigger problem.

    Think about this – the cost of one stitch is about the same as a pair of chaps. Since the majority of injuries occur on the upper and lower leg, it makes sense to wear protection on this area.

    As one logger recently posted “You will feel so much better about spending money on chaps when you go to buy your second pair of chaps that are replacing the ones that saved your leg.” Can I hear an “Amen” Bro’tha?

    Photo Credit: chubfisherman

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