Man burned in construction accident Here's your sign

[RugerShooter]

What the Hell were they thinking, this is about as dumb as you can get


Man burned in construction accident
March 5th, 2008 @ 11:00am

Marc Giauque reporting

A construction worker suffered severe burns after an attempt to thaw frozen ground went awry. It happened near 1300 East and 6200 South.

A strong smell of gasoline, some burned concrete forms, and charred clothing remained in the area where the man was burned. He was pouring gas on the ground and a co-worker ignited it in an attempt to thaw the area so they could pour concrete.


"The fire came right back to the can," explained Deputy Fire Marshall Russ Groves. He says the flames burned the man's face and torso.

Coworker Jose Luis Martinez helped put out the flames, and the victim was flown the hospital with second- and third-degree burns.

The fire is under investigation.

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[trackrunner]

a darwin award nominee

[RugerShooter]

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[RugerShooter]

a darwin award nominee

Rules

Almost but just missed
Here are the requirments for a Darwin Award

So how are the Darwin Awards actually determined?

Nominees significantly improve the gene pool by eliminating themselves from the human race in an obviously stupid way. They are self-selected examples of the dangers inherent in a lack of common sense, and all human races, cultures, and socioeconomic groups are eligible to compete. Actual winners must meet the following criteria:

Reproduction
Out of the gene pool: dead or sterile.
Excellence
Astounding misapplication of judgment.
Self-Selection
Cause one's own demise.
Maturity
Capable of sound judgment.
Veracity
The event must be true.

[Sombeech]

The fire is under investigation.

THE FIRE IS INNOCENT!!!

[trackrunner]

a darwin award nominee

Rules

Almost but just missed
Here are the requirments for a Darwin Award

So how are the Darwin Awards actually determined?

Nominees significantly improve the gene pool by eliminating themselves from the human race in an obviously stupid way. They are self-selected examples of the dangers inherent in a lack of common sense, and all human races, cultures, and socioeconomic groups are eligible to compete. Actual winners must meet the following criteria:

Reproduction
Out of the gene pool: dead or sterile.
Excellence
Astounding misapplication of judgment.
Self-Selection
Cause one's own demise.
Maturity
Capable of sound judgment.
Veracity
The event must be true.

when I first read the story I thought it said he died. Well it is possible the torso burn could be low enough for accidental sterilization. In any case judement was not at its highest level.

[james-laws]

Its very sad thing to know

[Jaxx]

Its very sad thing to know

You know the burned man?

Sounds like the co worker lit it early

[DiscGo]

Ummm.... I hate to disclose this about myself, but this sounds like the exact sort of thing that I would do (hopefully other than the burning myself part).