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A bit of a gash (warning: somewhat graphic pic)

Alan J.

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An outsourced construction company was working at my Aquarium and left a metal 20l paint tin in a passageway. These tins have metal lids with metal flanges / flaps, that are pried up when opening the lid and downwards to reseal or close it. These flaps were left in a horizontal mid-way position and I sliced my leg as I rust past the tin.

The wound looked as if it needed stitches, but I was busy and left it until late afternoon, when I got and applied those material, adhesive stitch strips. They unfortunately tore loose within a few days and to make matters worse, the wound became infected.

Well, all good now, but it got me thinking that in my case, a paint tin lid, turned out to be more dangerous than Alex ever has!

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Hankmacaw

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.You sound like me - I never go to a doctor. My head could be rotting off and I wouldn't go. Different story with my bird - she goes every three months no matter what.
 

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If you haven't gotten a tetnus shot in a while.... I'd say get one since you work where your skin might come in contact with metal again. That was a nasty boo boo!
 

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Wow that looked nasty!! I am really glad you’re ok Alan and I am so relieved to find out Alex was not the cause of your injury lol.
 

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Ugh... in macaw motorway? I thought it was on your bird! Yuck Alan. :wtf: Your arm goes in around the neighborhood. :laugh:
Other end, Sarah, it's his leg.
 

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Now I have to ask - was one ever offered? :hehe:

P.S. Not by Alan J.
I sure might! Lola makes a grab at my butt all the time when I bend over to put trash in the bag. I've never had a hard pinch but she sure tries! One more reason to never be a nudist in the home... ( at least for me!)
 
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