fuzzybuddy
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- The Sticks, Northeast PA.
Yup, hollydolly, I ,too, don't need any special instruments to harm myself. I'm quite capable of whacking myself with a spring breeze.
Everyday item-Ouch!!
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Oris Borloff
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When I was in my '30's and was settling into bed for the night, I rolled over onto my other side and hurt myself. I don't know how or why, but the side of my ribs hurt for 3 days. It was then I started saying," I think I'm getting old and my warranty has expired".
So here is my story about slip-joint pliers.
Can't remember what I needed a set of pliers for, but one day I needed a pair, so into hubbies tools I went to fetch a pair of pliers, and with my vast and extensive knowledge of all things tools (NOT), I grabbed the first pair of pliers I seen.
Away I went to tackle whatever task I was tackling, and from past teachings from dear husband, I was warned to be careful when closing pliers, because the end result can be one real doozy of a blood blister. Yeah-yeah, was my way of thinking at the time, blood blister how, I thought.
Well, having the pliers set too big for the job, but big enough to where the handles closed on one another, I squeezed those pliers with all my might, and when the pliers slipped off the object I had a hold of, BAM, they got me! OMG, the pain! Boy did I ever get pinched good.
I wore a large blood blister on the fatty, palm, thumb part of my hand for a long, long time, and lesson learned, I never touched that set of pliers again.
Can't remember what I needed a set of pliers for, but one day I needed a pair, so into hubbies tools I went to fetch a pair of pliers, and with my vast and extensive knowledge of all things tools (NOT), I grabbed the first pair of pliers I seen.
Away I went to tackle whatever task I was tackling, and from past teachings from dear husband, I was warned to be careful when closing pliers, because the end result can be one real doozy of a blood blister. Yeah-yeah, was my way of thinking at the time, blood blister how, I thought.
Well, having the pliers set too big for the job, but big enough to where the handles closed on one another, I squeezed those pliers with all my might, and when the pliers slipped off the object I had a hold of, BAM, they got me! OMG, the pain! Boy did I ever get pinched good.
I wore a large blood blister on the fatty, palm, thumb part of my hand for a long, long time, and lesson learned, I never touched that set of pliers again.
I used those when I changed the washer hoses. Luckily it didn't require much squeezing the handles because I did get pinched.So here is my story about slip-joint pliers.
Can't remember what I needed a set of pliers for, but one day I needed a pair, so into hubbies tools I went to fetch a pair of pliers, and with my vast and extensive knowledge of all things tools (NOT), I grabbed the first pair of pliers I seen.
Away I went to tackle whatever task I was tackling, and from past teachings from dear husband, I was warned to be careful when closing pliers, because the end result can be one real doozy of a blood blister. Yeah-yeah, was my way of thinking at the time, blood blister how, I thought.
Well, having the pliers set too big for the job, but big enough to where the handles closed on one another, I squeezed those pliers with all my might, and when the pliers slipped off the object I had a hold of, BAM, they got me! OMG, the pain! Boy did I ever get pinched good.
I wore a large blood blister on the fatty, palm, thumb part of my hand for a long, long time, and lesson learned, I never touched that set of pliers again.
Nasty things they can be.
peramangkelder
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- Fleurieu Peninsula South Australia
@hollydolly I was the same and was continually burning myself on just about any part of the hot oven
I was reading a blog post on a site I follow and this lovely lady was having similar problems
A friend of hers recommended 16" Welding Gloves just like these so I bought 2 pairs
They are made of suede and protect my hand and forearm every time I wear them
They are comfortable to use and because I have long 'baboon' arms I noticed a difference right away
No more burnt skin
hollydolly
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what an excellent idea.. I'll have a look out for those...@hollydolly I was the same and was continually burning myself on just about any part of the hot oven
I was reading a blog post on a site I follow and this lovely lady was having similar problems
A friend of hers recommended 16" Welding Gloves just like these so I bought 2 pairs
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They are made of suede and protect my hand and forearm every time I wear them
They are comfortable to use and because I have long 'baboon' arms I noticed a difference right away
No more burnt skin
Sassycakes
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- Pennsylvania
I remember a long time ago I was cleaning my metal window Blinds. They fell and cut my hand. I got rid of them right after that and then bought wooden blinds.
Judycat
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- Pennsylvania
I once was pulling up really hard on a wrench when it slipped off whatever I was trying to loosen, and I punched myself so hard in the mouth it loosened a couple of teeth and gave me a fat lip. Boy did that ever hurt.
IrisSenior
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- Ontario, Canada
A few years ago I was carrying the tray (with out tea cups) up the stairs and slipped on the top step and dislocated my baby finger on the door jam. It never healed straight and now I am NOT allowed to carry any trays up the stairs again.
kitchen cabinets and the doors. the cabinets in my kitchen (an apartment) are imnsho mounted about 6" too high... and (sorry guys) probably by some "guy". i'm not short (5'6") but the upper shelves have a lot of unused, wasted space. it's tip-toes for things place at front of top shelf. pushing anything to the back of that shelf would require a step stool to retrieve.
an open door is just a few inches too high to be an obvious hazard. i think i've come really close to drawing blood a few times.
an open door is just a few inches too high to be an obvious hazard. i think i've come really close to drawing blood a few times.
About 10 years ago we decided to move from our three story house in the country to a nice ranch in the city because we were getting old and slipping on the stairs. The only steps anywhere were two big steps from the house to the garage. I was carrying the puppy in one hand, when the cat met me at the top of the steps and wrapped around my foot just enough to trip me. I couldn't catch myself at all because of the puppy, so I flew out over the steps and landed with my full weight on my knee on the concrete. Broken tibia, broken femur, four torn ligaments and a dislocated knee. Good thing we moved to a ranch.
I'm a diabetic and a few times a day I use needles, to take blood sample and to inject. So, I'm deliberately ouching myself with my everyday items. That doesn't mean my hands should shake and I should accidentally stab myself with same needles both before and after doing it on purpose. But I do. Not constantly, but often enough.
Treacle
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- Swindon Wiltshire UK
I keep bashing my elbow and it's always the same one. I also get pinches on my fingers that look like bruises and are very sore but go away quite quickly, not sure what they are.
But just wanted to share this 'cos this is a potential safety hazard. When I lived with my grandparents we had corned beef so I guess it was about 50 years ago. I thought I would have some after all the years to see what is was like now. The tin has remained the same and this, in my view, is a potential hazard. Pleased to say I still have my fingers intact. Had difficulty with the key and the sharp edges of the tin
But just wanted to share this 'cos this is a potential safety hazard. When I lived with my grandparents we had corned beef so I guess it was about 50 years ago. I thought I would have some after all the years to see what is was like now. The tin has remained the same and this, in my view, is a potential hazard. Pleased to say I still have my fingers intact. Had difficulty with the key and the sharp edges of the tin
