This is very SAD ;-(

[nzwatchdoctor]

I have a friend (Steve) who's a glass blower at the Waikato University. 
He refinishes mineral glasses for me. 

He rang me up last week and said an oxygen tank exploded when he was opening it and he has burns to 7% of his body and won't be doing any work for a while. 


www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/300645522/explosion-at-waikato-university-seriously-injures-staff-member#:~:text=An%20email%20to%20staff%20from%20Waikato%20University%E2%80%99s%20senior,and%20it%20is%20safe%20to%20be%20on%20campus.%E2%80%9D

Poor guy. I hope he heals fast and well. 

[inboost]

That is terrible news nzwatchdoctor, it's a reminder of how things can go sideways in an instant and that we should be careful. I wish him well and a speedy recovery!

Inboost

[nzwatchdoctor]

Aug 9, 2022 18:10:15 GMT -8 inboost said:

That is terrible news nzwatchdoctor , it's a reminder of how things can go sideways in an instant and that we should be careful. I wish him well and a speedy recovery!

Inboost

You're so right - dealing with gases no matter how carefully has an inbuilt danger. 
Steve is mega experienced and careful too.