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Report: Paul Andrews seriously injured in fall

10 Comments Published August 17th, 2007 in NASCAR News

Paul AndrewsPaul Andrews [former crew chief for Bobby Labonte] was seriously injured in an accident at his shop [Tim Andrews Busch East car] in Mooresville, NC late yesterday [Wednesday] afternoon.

He fell off a ladder in the shop while changing a light bulb, and fell about 30 ft. to the floor. He was airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Andrews suffered a compression fracture of his spine, a crushed left ankle, and some broken bones in his right ankle.

Jayski.com

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  1. 1 Jeff Aug 17th, 2007 at 8:21 am

    Ouch! Hope he is able to make a full recovery! 30ft is a pretty good drop :(

  2. 2 Anonymous Aug 17th, 2007 at 8:21 am

    That’s terrible…hope everything works out ok.

    Hang in there Paul!

  3. 3 Lee Aug 17th, 2007 at 8:54 am

    That sucks glad hes ok what the hell is a crew chief changing light bulbs for anyway?

  4. 4 Shaun. Aug 17th, 2007 at 9:05 am

    Ouch.

  5. 5 Justin Aug 17th, 2007 at 9:16 am

    Thats awefull , he’s a really good guy.

  6. 6 Axel Foley Aug 17th, 2007 at 9:50 am

    That is rough as hell… It’s that damn Petty curse. It gets a larger percentage of everyone who has ever worked or lived with them, I s**t you not.

  7. 7 BudMan Aug 17th, 2007 at 10:36 am

    Get well soon as you can Paul. 30′ what a fall, why on a ladder that high??

  8. 8 Andy Aug 17th, 2007 at 3:35 pm

    I’m tell you everyones getting hurt lately!

    Both drivers and faculty.

    This is like the 6th incident these past 2 months.

    Thats a long drop, best of wishes to him.

  9. 9 George Thompson Aug 17th, 2007 at 4:42 pm

    Get well soon Paul and please hire an electrician to do it next time.

  10. 10 Chris Aug 17th, 2007 at 5:14 pm

    You never wish for this to happen. I’m glad Paul is ok. Here’s to a quick recovery.

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