My version of a splashed lead 3rd degree burn
I got startled by a flash flame while fluxing the pot. I jerked back and flipped 800 degree lead on my hand and arm. Of course, no gloves...I've been casting for 30+ years...I don't need gloves right? What an a$$. So I paid for my arrogance.
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Lead pipe smelting........
Had scrap pipe ( water) I had to smelt. I always start with a cold pot with the pipe in it. Well I wasin a hurry so I added what i thought was a dry piece. I was outside( thank God) I heard it sizzle and a backed out fast. Lead shot up about 8 ft in the air Hit my house sliding ( aluminum) went all over the cement patio( Wife wasnt home (again praise the Lord) Some melted on my nylon shorts i got hit with a splat below 1 eye( Did have regular precription glasses on. Well now i wear safety glasses over my small glasses and dont add unknow lead to a pot with melted lead in it i wear welder's gloves also:(