My buddy's back went out from one careless lift. Now I preach form over speed.

We were on a tight deadline last summer, and he grabbed a 12-foot sheet without bending his knees. Heard a pop, and down he went. Had to call an ambulance, and the project stalled for weeks. I've since made it a rule to always warm up and use a hoist for big pieces. Your body isn't replaceable, unlike a missed deadline.

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emmac252d ago

Ouch, that's brutal! People don't realize how a work injury can wreck your hobbies too, not just your job.

xena_butler2d ago

Wait, did your injury stop you from doing your favorite hobby too, @emmac25? That adds a whole other layer of awful that nobody talks about. It's like losing your escape right when you need it most.

terry_lewis311d ago

Losing your escape right when you need it most is just perfect. So now you're hurt and bored, with nothing to do but think about how much it sucks. It's like adding insult to injury, literally. Thanks for nothing, universe.