TOPIC: It Had To Happen

Well it happened today. I had my first mental lapse that resulted in injury. Was coming out of the attic (10 foot ceilings.) My foot was on my little giant and as I put my weight on it, the ladder kicked out. I fell 10 feet to the garage floor (lack of focus.) I was able to right myself enough to land on my feet. Fell to the left and jammed my shoulder. Turns out when I went to catch myself, I ripped my hand on the attic molding.

Needless to say, after 4 stiches, bandages and a tetanus shot, I went on to my afternoon job. Tonight, I am sore as anything, BUT, I have 3 jobs tomorrow, 2 Friday, and 1 each Sat and Sun...no rest for the weary. First time in 5 years that I got hurt...

Has it happened to you?  :-\

Bob,

Good to hear that you are not more injured than you are. Falling 10 ft isn't much when you are 10 years old
but later in life it take sooooooo much longer to heal. Thursday morning you will find out how sore you really are.

I have not fallen yet.....knock on head oops wood
however I have imbedded a long mesquite thorn into my head.
Thought I had just tried to knock myself out and didn't know
the thorn was still in there untill brushing hair and found it.

Wishing you speedy healing

Jeff

Thanks Jeff. Once I got rolling today I felt fine, vicodin helped too. I think where I got the tetanus shot is sorest. 

Jeff,
BTW, for caring you get a Karma...welcome to the family
Bob

Bob,
Thanks for the Karma. In this day and age every little thing can help.

Jeff

Bob,
First let me say that I am glad it wasn't more serious.  And having that much work should make you feel somewhat better:)  One time when getting into a crawl space, I noticed a piece of rebar sticking out but figured I would just get around it.  Well I got distracted and and it caught me about top thigh(front) and ripped a hole through my overalls, carhartts, bit of boxer and some skin.  I was about 38 at the time and the closeness to "other" things scared the crap out of me.  I have hit my head on numerous roofing nails in the attic.  Cut my hand wide open on a furnace cover that was a bit warped. Always impresses the clients.

Hope your not to sore tomorrow.

Rob