Safety Reminder when changing springs

MichaelFreedman

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Sean Michael Ewas, a local mustang enthusiast died unexpectedly when a front spring he was changing shot from the car and hit him. At minimum, chain the spring to the frame with a bicycle chain and certainly don't attempt this by yourself. Always have someone close when you are doing anything of this nature.

Michael Freedman

http://www.dahlborg-macnevin.com/Cobituaries.htm#ewasSean Michael Ewas
Visitation: Wednesday, March 10, 2004, 4-8 PM
Service: Thursday, March 11, 2004, 11:00 AM
At: Sacred Heart Church, Middleboro, MA

Sean Michael Ewas aged 19 years of Middleboro, MA passed away suddenly on Friday, March 5, 2004. Born Saturday, June 9, 1984 in Norwood, MA he was the beloved son of John M. and Rose A. (Dalton) Ewas.

Sean was a 2003 graduate of Middleboro High School where he was involved in DECA. His friends were important to him and he was good hearted to all. He also was known for his quick wit, being adventurous and where he was, there was never a dull moment.

Sean was an artist, a member of the ‘Stang Gang at The Mustang Ranch in Middleboro, a Communicant of Sacred Heart Church and enjoyed Mustangs, cars and music.

In addition to his Beloved parents John and Rose of Middleboro he is survived by his loving sister Anastassia Grace Ewas of Middleboro; his maternal grandparents James & Grace Dalton of Stoughton, MA; his paternal grandparents Fred & the late Mary Ewas of Bridgewater; his loving pal Mac (his dog and best bud) and many aunts, uncles, cousins and great friends.

Sean’s spark for life and his loving heart will be missed by all and his spirit will live on in our hearts. Our love for Sean is eternal.

A funeral will be held on Thursday at 9:30 AM in the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home 280 Bedford St. Lakeville, MA followed by funeral mass at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Church, Middleboro.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 4-8 PM.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to the Sean Michael Ewas Scholarship Fund, c/o Mayflower Co-Op Bank, 30 South Main St. Middleboro.
 
Wiked LX said:
Thats tragic. His family is in my prayers.

This should be a reminder to everyone out there that works on cars. Know what your dealing with before you start anything. Be careful !

Here Here, i have heard similar thing with a tire being over inflated. dont remeber what kinda car. any way he was killed at once when the tire blew up in his face. working on cars is so much fun but people have to be CAREFULL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Now I know why my father-in-law was so nervous when we did my front springs. He told me that those things could kill you if they came flying out, but I thougt he was exaggerating.

Rest In Peace.

:nonono:
 
What a tragic thing to have happen. My sympathy to the family. This process has also scared me in the past. I have actually seen the threads stretch on the spring compression tool after use. The stored energy there is just unreal. Thanks for the reminder to all.