Splitting wood yesterday, got distracted and got bit by the splitter. 8 stitches later and a broken finger tip. Medical term is open fracture of tuft of distal phalanx of finger. PA said it was basically an amputation, but didn't shear the tip off. didn't really hurt, it happened so fast. On hold right now trying to get an appt with a hand surgeon to see if they will need to pin the tip of the finger. Hand is still numb from the blocker they used yesterday, so not feeling a thing. Lesson learned. Split in short sessions, so you don't get tired and distracted...
Ouch ! Yeah, Tired and/or distracted will getcha every time. Especially with a repetitive, monotonous chore. I've had a few close calls with gloves getting the worst of it fortunately.
Hope this comes out okay Joe. Glad you are not in pain. Definitely tired and/or distracted are the big causes of many accidents.
Horrible post. My dad smushed his thumb a while back. Still having nerve pain from it. Hope you can heal up w no long term effects.
Very seldom do you get hurt doing something that you know you’ll get hurt. It’s almost always the commonplace actions that you become complacent and get bit.
Yikes. X ray says it all. Hit my thumb with the ax years back. Nasty nail injury. It only takes a second. Heal up fast.
Can't like this! Hope you heal quick with no lingering effects. I am in the high risk group because tired and distracted is my normal state!
