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Originally posted by Bob Parmenter
But knowing that when the shock wore off they suffered mightily for many hours. Sorry to be graphic, but there are many other solvents that are nowhere near as volatile as gasoline. Regardless, NONE of them should be used whereever there's a remote chance of ignition from an open flame, or the spark from any electric motor (drill, grinder, whatever). It's just plain suicidal to think otherwise!
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I can speak from personal experience about the pain of being burned. When I was 9 yrs. old my brother and I were messing around with gas. We had a can of gas burning in the middle of the farm yard. My brother got the idea to put it out by stepping on the top of the can. I don't remember exactly how but the gas sprayed me. I had first and second degree burns over my face and hands. Fortunately it was winter time. I was wearing a parka so that's all the skin that was exposed. Once the shock wore off the pain was unbearable. Took several weeks to heal. I was fortunate enough to not suffer any scarring even tho my folks didn't recognize me when they came home later that night. The only evidence now is when my face gets real cold (Red) in the winter you can see the scars. I have a real respect for fire and gasoline now.