Had a accident yesterday... - The Firearms Forum

marlin795 · 09-29-2012, 01:11 AM

Well, long story short I opened a radiator cap on the job at my service station and got totally doused with boiling coolant on my face, arms, and shoulders. I have severe 3rd degree burns and am off work until further notice. I'm typing this with one hand and only one eye as my other eye is swollen shut. Please pray for me.

Appliancedude · 09-29-2012, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by marlin795

Well, long story short I opened a radiator cap on the job at my service station and got totally doused with boiling coolant on my face, arms, and shoulders. I have severe 3rd degree burns and am off work until further notice. I'm typing this with one hand and only one eye as my other eye is swollen shut. Please pray for me.

Dude that sucks. Hope your back to your old self soon. Prayers from here bud

carver · 09-29-2012, 03:01 AM

Prayers sent! Been there, done that! Praying that there will be no infections, or scars, and for a speedy recovery. I had to learn about hot radiators the hard way to!

wv hillbilly · 09-29-2012, 05:04 AM

prayers for a speedy recovery

68c15 · 09-29-2012, 05:17 AM

I feel for you man. I deal with hot cars all day at work. I found a tool that removes the cap like a pliers and it works great. it keeps your hands off the cap and gives you a good solid grip. it came from snap-on if memory serves me. I know it won't help you now but it may help others in the future.

rosierita · 09-29-2012, 06:31 AM

praying for you.

gvw3 · 09-29-2012, 06:41 AM

Hope it gets better soon....

Sig Willy · 09-29-2012, 06:48 AM

Wow, that's awful. Here's to a speedy recovery.

Double D · 09-29-2012, 06:55 AM

Back in the late 70s, I leaned on a radiator hose to take off an air cleaner and the hose exploded, spraying me with boiling water and anti freeze across my chest and arms and neck. It melted my skin between my left arm and my chest together and it had to be cut apart. I still have scars from it and I will never forget the pain that came with it. The smell was terrible. I spent a week in the burn unit and had to be dipped in a whirlpool tank and have my skin peeled off. So, I know what you are going thru and I am sending up a prayer for you.

Iron Eagle · 09-29-2012, 07:13 AM

Praying for you.

firefighter1635 · 09-29-2012, 08:50 AM

Hope you have a speedy and full recovery, third degree burns are nothing to mess around with.

dad2thebone · 09-29-2012, 08:58 AM

Prayers sent from here brother. I hope for a quick recovery for you and a comfortable rest.

Country101 · 09-29-2012, 09:00 AM

Ouch. I think you have me beat. I burned myself with a cutting torch, but mine was only a small area.

Silvadene is your friend. I'm sure they have already given you a tub of it, but if they havent, ask them. I treated my burns with neosporin for about 2-3 weeks with virtually no healing. Used silvadene for a week and it was almost healed. My friend is a vet and she ordered it for me. Lots cheaper that way.

Gail of Maine · 09-29-2012, 09:58 AM

OMG! Hope you heal quickly and my pray is sent. Yes, the aloe suggestion is great.

Rocketman1 · 09-29-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by marlin795

Well, long story short I opened a radiator cap on the job at my service station and got totally doused with boiling coolant on my face, arms, and shoulders. I have severe 3rd degree burns and am off work until further notice. I'm typing this with one hand and only one eye as my other eye is swollen shut. Please pray for me.

Oh man.. hope you can get some relief from the pain Marlin, that has got to hurt. Prayers sent from Ohio for a speedy recovery.

targetacqmgt · 09-29-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Kerr

Bitter aloes - the aloe vera plant - if you have some growing - cut off a leaf, trim the edge with a sharp knife, then use the knife to slice the leaf edgeways to separate two halves for the widest surface area on each.

Apply the gooey part to the burns area, and repeat with another leaf about 20 mins later.

About 20 mins after that the biggest majority of the pain will be gone.

It'll likely still peel etc because it's already blistered, BUT the pain will be gone and the healing process commenced - the good helps with the healing.

Good for everything burnt, from sunburn to yes - 2nd and even 3rd degree burns.

The Hawaiians use it a lot.

Everyone should have a plant or two growing in the garden.

You can always apply more the next day etc... fear of burns will dissipate a lot once you get used to using raw aloe vera..

Try to avoid the pharmaceutical creams that contain Aloe vera - they have all sorts of oils that trap the heat in and make it worse not better IMHO - juts big pharma trying to cash in on something natural that works!

When you put the goo on if you want REAL instant relief stand in front of a refrigerated air con - the evap effect along with the aloes ill feel ice cold and no pain at all....

The worst part of burns is NOT being able to get relief from the pain.

Don't think they are allowed to use raw leaves in a hospital (no profits in it for big pharma go figure), so the only way you'll get relief is self treat.

If you don't believe me - self treat a small area that only got 1st degree burns and see if ti works before trying the more seriously burnt area.

Let us know how it works out for you.

Best of luck with it.

I have always used the aloe plant for burns. He should also keep well hydrated and the wounds will probably weep fluid. Use STERILE bandages and wash hands before and after changing the dressing.

targetacqmgt · 09-29-2012, 10:29 AM

Marlin if you give me your full name I will have it added for 2 weeks to a Mormon Temple prayer roll for the sick and injured.

Curtis R · 09-29-2012, 11:21 AM

hope you have a speedy recovery

BETH · 09-29-2012, 11:33 AM

oh wow u must have been screaming hope u get better soon

crystalphoto · 09-29-2012, 11:34 AM

Prayers sent. Get well soon...

marlin795 · 09-29-2012, 11:56 AM

Thanks all. Beth, I wasn't screaming at all because of the initial shock of it all. Today swelling has got worst and it's hurting a bit more even with the vicodin in me.

jlloyd73 · 09-29-2012, 12:05 PM

Sorry to hear that. when I was 9 I was burned on most of my chest and all of my lower right leg with 2nd and 3rd degree burns...................it sucks. Praying for you.

45nut · 09-29-2012, 12:42 PM

Praying for you Marlin. Raw aloe vera is the way to go if you can get some.

BlackEagle · 09-29-2012, 02:34 PM

Prayers from across the pond, Marlin.

Sorry to hear about that, and praying the pain will ease and the burns will heal well.

gvw3 · 09-29-2012, 02:46 PM

Burn pain is almost the worst pain you can have. The worst is a tooth ache.

09-29-2012, 01:11 AM	#1
marlin795 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calvary Chapel Bible College; Murrieta,CA Posts: 755	Had a accident yesterday... Well, long story short I opened a radiator cap on the job at my service station and got totally doused with boiling coolant on my face, arms, and shoulders. I have severe 3rd degree burns and am off work until further notice. I'm typing this with one hand and only one eye as my other eye is swollen shut. Please pray for me. __________________ Native born Californian, adopted by the Great State Of Texas! PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!! -->

09-29-2012, 03:01 AM	#3
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,263	Re: Had a accident yesterday... Prayers sent! Been there, done that! Praying that there will be no infections, or scars, and for a speedy recovery. I had to learn about hot radiators the hard way to! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

09-29-2012, 05:04 AM	#4
wv hillbilly Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: mountains of wv. Posts: 2,017	Re: Had a accident yesterday... prayers for a speedy recovery

09-29-2012, 05:17 AM	#5
68c15 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,061	Re: Had a accident yesterday... I feel for you man. I deal with hot cars all day at work. I found a tool that removes the cap like a pliers and it works great. it keeps your hands off the cap and gives you a good solid grip. it came from snap-on if memory serves me. I know it won't help you now but it may help others in the future. __________________ I'll go defenseless when our leaders do the same

09-29-2012, 06:31 AM	#6
rosierita Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,218	Re: Had a accident yesterday... praying for you. __________________

09-29-2012, 06:41 AM	#7
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,291	Re: Had a accident yesterday... Hope it gets better soon.... __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

09-29-2012, 06:48 AM	#8
Sig Willy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 565	Re: Had a accident yesterday... Wow, that's awful. Here's to a speedy recovery. __________________ _________________________ Be alert! We need more lerts!

09-29-2012, 06:55 AM	#9
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,072	Re: Had a accident yesterday... Back in the late 70s, I leaned on a radiator hose to take off an air cleaner and the hose exploded, spraying me with boiling water and anti freeze across my chest and arms and neck. It melted my skin between my left arm and my chest together and it had to be cut apart. I still have scars from it and I will never forget the pain that came with it. The smell was terrible. I spent a week in the burn unit and had to be dipped in a whirlpool tank and have my skin peeled off. So, I know what you are going thru and I am sending up a prayer for you. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

09-29-2012, 07:13 AM	#10
Iron Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 656	Re: Had a accident yesterday... Praying for you.

09-29-2012, 08:50 AM	#11
firefighter1635 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US of A Contributor Posts: 1,837	Re: Had a accident yesterday... Hope you have a speedy and full recovery, third degree burns are nothing to mess around with.

09-29-2012, 08:58 AM	#12
dad2thebone Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,357	Re: Had a accident yesterday... Prayers sent from here brother. I hope for a quick recovery for you and a comfortable rest. __________________ 9-11-01 we will never forget.And then we have dec 7 now it's Nov 6th all sad days for our country. And dont whizz on my leg then tell me it's raining.

09-29-2012, 09:00 AM	#13
Country101 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dardanelle, AR Contributor Posts: 2,028	Re: Had a accident yesterday... Ouch. I think you have me beat. I burned myself with a cutting torch, but mine was only a small area. Silvadene is your friend. I'm sure they have already given you a tub of it, but if they havent, ask them. I treated my burns with neosporin for about 2-3 weeks with virtually no healing. Used silvadene for a week and it was almost healed. My friend is a vet and she ordered it for me. Lots cheaper that way. __________________ Gainfully employed= shooting somebody elses bullets and getting paid for it Country101

09-29-2012, 09:58 AM	#14
Gail of Maine Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 20	Re: Had a accident yesterday... OMG! Hope you heal quickly and my pray is sent. Yes, the aloe suggestion is great. __________________ I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly. May today there be peace within you, trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.

09-29-2012, 10:29 AM	#17
targetacqmgt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 494	Re: Had a accident yesterday... Marlin if you give me your full name I will have it added for 2 weeks to a Mormon Temple prayer roll for the sick and injured.

09-29-2012, 11:21 AM	#18
Curtis R V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: N.C. Posts: 289	Re: Had a accident yesterday... hope you have a speedy recovery __________________

09-29-2012, 11:33 AM	#19
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,676	Re: Had a accident yesterday... oh wow u must have been screaming hope u get better soon

09-29-2012, 11:34 AM	#20
crystalphoto V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gilbert, SC Posts: 306	Re: Had a accident yesterday... Prayers sent. Get well soon...

09-29-2012, 11:56 AM	#21
marlin795 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calvary Chapel Bible College; Murrieta,CA Posts: 755	Re: Had a accident yesterday... Thanks all. Beth, I wasn't screaming at all because of the initial shock of it all. Today swelling has got worst and it's hurting a bit more even with the vicodin in me. __________________ Native born Californian, adopted by the Great State Of Texas! PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!!

09-29-2012, 12:05 PM	#22
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,931	Re: Had a accident yesterday... Sorry to hear that. when I was 9 I was burned on most of my chest and all of my lower right leg with 2nd and 3rd degree burns...................it sucks. Praying for you. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- The only thing better than good family is good friends. J and D Lloyd Get ready...it's getting "real" and really fast!

09-29-2012, 12:42 PM	#23
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: Had a accident yesterday... Praying for you Marlin. Raw aloe vera is the way to go if you can get some. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO*

09-29-2012, 02:34 PM	#24
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,168	Re: Had a accident yesterday... Prayers from across the pond, Marlin. Sorry to hear about that, and praying the pain will ease and the burns will heal well.

09-29-2012, 02:46 PM	#25
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,291	Re: Had a accident yesterday... Burn pain is almost the worst pain you can have. The worst is a tooth ache. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.