Newly released video shows scene of Jeremy Renner's snowplow accident
New Video Shows Jeremy Renner's Snowplow Accident. He Recovered. Here's What Happened.
What Happened
CNN released video footage showing the scene of actor Jeremy Renner's January 2023 snowplow accident near his Nevada home. Renner was critically injured when he was run over by his own 14,000-pound snowplow while trying to help his nephew with a stuck vehicle. He has since recovered and returned to acting.
Historical Context
Heavy machinery accidents injure about 125,000 Americans annually according to OSHA data. Snowplow accidents specifically are tracked by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, with most occurring during routine maintenance or when operators exit vehicles on slopes. Renner's case follows a typical pattern: good intentions, momentary lapse in safety protocol, serious but ultimately survivable injuries. Celebrity accidents receive disproportionate coverage compared to the thousands of similar incidents affecting non-famous people each year.
What's In Your Control
• How you approach heavy machinery safety if you operate such equipment
• Whether you follow proper safety protocols when helping others with vehicles
• Your own preparedness for winter weather emergencies
• Whether you consume celebrity accident coverage for entertainment vs. learning
Does This Require Action?
Unless you operate heavy machinery, live in snow country, or are genuinely interested in equipment safety—this requires neither action nor opinion. Permission granted: You can acknowledge this happened without studying the footage or following every update about a stranger's recovery.
Source: CNN