Snow Blower Safety

Brian Mamerow, an emergency room doctor at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin says people ignore common sense when their snow blower gets clogged, and try to clear it by hand. When the snow is dislodged, the blade may start spinning again and seriously injure a person's hand. The doctor says it's best to use a broom handle or other stick to try and clear any obstructions. Even if a snow blower is shut off, he says there's still a chance it could cause injury.