jazz1 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 well i really must be stupid i did think of using them but didnt bother. I though id fix my seats in mycar today but the screws were too wide for the frame so i decided to grind them narrower. Anyways whilst doing that the dam sparks went into my left eye. My eye felt uncomfortable i saw a small tinny metal stuck in the middle part of the eye ball. Anyways after going to A&E he numbed my eye and removed all the metal etc and showed me the scratch it left under uv ray. Hes given me antibiotic drops and said it should heel fine any problems come back:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 i really must be stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tones Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 lol i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 *snigger* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebsteif Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Good luck with your eye, hope it will heal quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Silly silly.... For the cost of safety glasses... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DeWalt-Reinforcer-Clear-Lens-Safety-Glasses_W0QQitemZ160235913249QQihZ006QQcategoryZ141084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem And this is coming from someone who did the human torch impression Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 well my eyes much better today:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Sounds like you a lucky escape there chap! Gav: good link, tempted myself if I can't find my "GCSE chemistry" safety specs anywhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Very lucky, my mate did something similar, grinding a frame on a horse lorry. He's now blind in one eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I've been big on safety glasses since an incident on the range. At like £3 per set you'd be a fool not to. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 well my eyes much better today:D You are lucky to still have eyes/sight...... I am not sure which is the more stupid, using and grinder without goggles or posting up on here about it...... Glad you are ok though but it's defo a nominee for the Darwin awards..... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I have a scar on one of my eyes, it adds character, the ladies love it. NB: The ladies don't actually love it or notice it, in fact the only attention it ever gets is at the opticians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 jeez.. your very lucky there mate. at least you know for next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I've been big on safety glasses since an incident on the range. At like £3 per set you'd be a fool not to. -Ian A 'Kaboom' by any chance?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 It used to happen to me all the time at work, one time I didn't bother going to the doctors and getting it scraped out immediately after a spark got me, I eventually ended up going to casualty at 3am in absolute agony, her indoors wasn't best pleased having to drive me up to hospital, especially as she works there and was due in only a few hours later anyway. I have finally learnt to wear goggles....5 years after finishing my apprenticeship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Naughty, same thing happened to Robsheffield last year, you'll learn Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 had this happen to me a few times even wearing glasses, not a nice feeling having it picked out thats for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 After a few close calls - stainless steel shroud pinging up in to my forehead, drill bit snapping and bouncing off my eyelid i always wear glasses or a visor even for the smallest job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 yea my dad had safety glasses there but me being me i didnt bother i thought im not far from finishing until it hit my left eye, i did see the metal in there, guess im very lucky and im very happy my eyes back to normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Next time just look away as you grind.........only joking, seen it done though:search: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Being in the machining industry I know of many people with an odd eye, ends of fingers gone etc. We have a common sense approach at work, although eye protection is mandatory. Basically if you are using a machine or power toll you need them on. If you are just filing a job or sat having a brew you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tones Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 sorry for bringing this back up, but it just made me piss myself.. if there was an award for post of 2008 to date this would be it, sorry jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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