On Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 12:03:13 PM UTC-4, Anon Emous wrote:
Lakewood teen who lost hand to firework shares warning (Graphic image) KING5.com
A 17-year old from Lakewood is recovering after a fireworks accident left him severely injured. He wants to share a message with others his age.
He thought he had enough time to throw the firework. Now he's missing four fingers - The News Tribune
http://www.king5.com/news/local/lakewood-teen-who-lost-hand-to-firework-shares-warning-graphic-image/453902977
The story didn't make it clear, but I'm guessing he lit piped match, whose characteristics he was not aware of. If his grip was around the lift cup, that alone would've been enough to produce that injury. The item might well have been salvageable by
someone who knew how to use it.
Robert
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