Mark Olson
True Classic
I was busy grinding away (on a Fiat part) and I didn't pay attention to the fact the sparks were hitting into my belly. I was wearing a hoodie that was 50% polyester and 50% cotton, and under that a 100% cotton t-shirt. When I noticed the flames I hit at them with my hand (dropping the grinder in the process) and some of the melted polyester stuck to my fingers but I got the fire out! The only damage (other than the clothing) was blisters on two fingers where the polyester stuck. While the cotton t-shirt burnt through as well my belly came through unscathed.
Two significant lessons - watch where the sparks are going! and don't wear polyester anything! Ever!
Two significant lessons - watch where the sparks are going! and don't wear polyester anything! Ever!