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He did it like this

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An oil rig safety training co-ordinator cut himself while demonstrating how a friend of his got injured with a safety cutting knife. What Happened - Injured person is new on rig and is meant to take over from the long serving Rig safety training officer who he had spent five days with. The 2 men were in the RSTC office and were having a look at the type of safety cutting knives which are used on the rig. Injured person took one of the knives and demonstrated how a friend of his had cut himself in the past by following through with the cutting stroke and cutting into his leg. He misjudged the stroke and did actually cut himself on his right thigh approx. 6 inches long and 3/4" deep, narrowly missing his main leg artery!!

(this is from a safety alert and has some coloured pictures that can be emailed if you want them!)

Submitted on 01/15/2009

Submitted by: Steve Kent
Reference: none 22-12-08

>> Moderator Scores <<

Bruce said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence
We get a fair number of stories involving people in safety positions who do dumb things, and playing with knives is also fairly common. Given that, I'm inclined to toss this. But let's see what the other moderators have to say. Thanks, Steve.

James said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
Since this is a PA, I will be merciful. It IS borderline too common, but amusing nonetheless! Thanks, Steve!

Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
I always like stories where the "safety" officer is the moron. When someone should know better x2, that makes it twice as ridiculous! Thanks, Steve!

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He did it like this

2009 Reader Submission Pending Acceptance

2009 Reader Submission
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