Angle grinder accident

[Howburn]

A mate of mine was using his 9" grinder last week up a ladder. For some reason he had no disc guard on the grinder. The ladder slipped, he let go of the grinder with his right hand, I think the grinder pivoted on the side handle that his left hand was holding and the disk cut across the back of his left hand, right through one of the tendons to his index finger but missed the other tendon.
He is OK, overnight stay in hospital, small operation but very lucky.

I know the obvious "should have had a guard on", but accidents really do only take a second.

 

[rtbcomp]

I wouldn't use a 9" grinder up a ladder in the first place. They can give a sufficient kick to throw you off.

Glad he's ok.

 

[Drains]

I know the obvious "should have had a guard on", but accidents really do only take a second.

And some are accidents waiting to happen. No disrespect to your mate, but he's a bloody idiot. (He's not alone. We all have our moments)

Sorry he got caught out though, no matter how foolish he was being.

 

[Robotstar5]

I wouldn't use a 9" grinder up a ladder in the first place. They can give a sufficient kick to throw you off.

I've just done the latest grinding wheels course and you're not supposed to to use any sort of grinder up a ladder!

 

[Alistair]

hindsight is a great thing, i nearly lost a finger 10 years ago by pulling some steel banding through my hand that had been partially cut.. yes the book says i should of had protection on my hands but sometimes we just dont think.. i tell you what though, the scar is a constant reminder of not to be complacent.. glad your friend is ok and speedy recovery for him.