I was having family time last Sunday and was only wearing swim trunks. My 2 year old's tractor was hanging up on bumps in the yard so him and I went into the shop to trim the front and rear for better entry & departure angles.

This took 10 seconds and then I dropped the grinder and it spun into my leg & toe. I called my wife out, she wanted to call 911 but I told her not to. I wrapped it and used duct tape. I was going to shrug it off, but limited foot movement concerned me.

Seems I somehow missed the tendons and arteries. I'm just glad it headed toward me and not my son. Crazy how something you do every day can turn for the worst so quick. Off to the emergency room I went.

It's common for grinders to remind you every now & then how dangerous they are.

PICS
1) Marks on floor & blood spots
2-4) Same day (small camera pics, sorry)
5) 4 days later

 

Dam!!!!!!! That sucks

 

Wow that's electric power for ya, good to see your all patched up, nice stitches

 

A cut-off wheel is the most dangerous too in any shop!!!!

 

My cousin did the same thing at a shipyard a couple years ago, almost took off his junk! Good thing you weren't hurt too bad man

 

oops go think you got bite and not the young gun

 

Damn mang. Gotta wear pants in the shop. Glad you and little man are okay though.

 

yea... ive had one turn on me and hence why i just keep the stupid shield on... sorry to see you got hurt man but honestly like you said, better you than your kid. valuable lessons learned i hope...

 

Well normally I have full clothing, shoes, (none which would have helped here, but boots would have) and a grinding room, goggles, respirator, gloves, ear plugs, and hearing protection over the plugs.

This was just a 10 second Sunday plastic toy fix...that turned bad when I dropped the grinder from a couple feet and it spun out of control into my leg. We were getting ready to go into the swimming pool. Just a freak accident, I was moving too fast and should have slowed down.

I had a big mug of Porter with 3 beers in it waiting for me. I gave my wife 3 commands...#1, get a towel and my duct tape #2, don't call 911 #3, put my beer in the fridge.

These pics were taken just before the accident. I hadn't even got 3 sips in.

 

damn.... that suck bro. well heres to a speedy recovery!

 

I'm glad you're ok and your son was out of harms way. On another note I last saw your son a few months old. He is growing up so fast! Just like my kids!

 

Damn, dude! Good to hear you're ok and that it didn't hit your son

 

gawd damn, glad you're doing well