Man in Oregon Narrowly Avoids Large Saw Blade Incident
In a terrifying incident reminiscent of a horror movie, a man in Oregon narrowly avoided a huge saw blade that rolled towards him outside a store.
Surveillance Video Captures Heart-Stopping Moment
A heart-stopping moment was captured in a surveillance video as the man entered the store just seconds before the blade struck the building.
Details of the Incident
- The man, identified as Shane Reimche, had just entered Quicktrips Neighbourhood Market in Eugene when a large saw blade from a nearby construction site came loose and rolled towards him.
- Reimche described hearing a loud bang and seeing the blade hurtling towards him, prompting him to take cover behind the counter.
- The blade embedded itself in the wall next to the door, causing a significant impact felt throughout the store.
Reactions and Aftermath
After the incident, Reimche’s children rushed to ensure his safety after viewing the video on social media. He expressed gratitude for narrowly escaping the dangerous situation.
Reimche mentioned that the blade becoming wedged in the wall was a close call and that he believed he would not have survived if it had touched him.
Cause of the Incident
The construction site where the blade escaped from was reportedly being used by utility company Northwest Natural Gas to fix a leaky gas valve. Operator error was suspected as the reason for the blade coming loose.
In response to the incident, Northwest Natural Gas stated that they are reviewing their association with the contractor involved and have temporarily removed them from other work.
