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Better him than me

2005 Reader Submission
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While I was working in a truck shop, a big rig came in with a leaking fuel tank. My boss told me to arc weld the leaking tank while it was still on the truck and half full of fuel! I said no way; if he wanted to disregard safety, he could do it himself. I went to the extreme other end of the shop when I saw him turn on the arc welder. Sure enough, the tank exploded when he struck an arc on it. This caused him to be covered from head to toe in flaming diesel. He was burned over 95% of his body, and I had third degree burns on both hands from trying to put him out. He lived for about 12 more days in extreme pain.

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Submitted on 12/04/2005

Submitted by: ERIC DAMM
Reference: Everett Herald, WA Dec 1985

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James said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
As a rule, we tend to find the numerous variations of the "lighter in the gas tank" routine too common, but I'm keeping this as a personal account for several reasons. Firstly, I like the write-up. Secondly, there is more than mere ignorance here, there is complete arrogance. Had your boss survived, I'll wager he would have severely reprimanded or perhaps even fired you. Finzally, you warned him in no unclear terms about the danger, and it went unheeded. He certainly got what was coming to him!


Jack said:
Neutral: Personal Account
Humm, while I have mixed opinions on this, I must agree that he was warned and still went ahead with it. In fact, with a reference, I'd even go for a DA for arrogant stupidity.


Greg said:
Neutral: Personal Account
I find it difficult to believe anyone is that dumb, but submission after submission would indicate otherwise. Hmmm...


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