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While working on flipping deuce hubs I was removing the wheelstuds by means of tapping them out. To ensure I didn't hit one off center, I placed a 3lb sledge on the stud and then struck the sledge with another hammer.
I knew this was a bad idea but did it anyway.
I felt an impact on my left hand. I thought perhaps the handle had twisted in my grip. A few blows later and my glove was bloody. I removed my glove, blood squirted.
Assessment revealed a small cut. I palpated and didn't feel any foreign body. I held pressure, got it stopped bleeding, put on a new glove and continued working.
I got home about 3am.
I woke up yesterday with more pain and swelling. Placing a magnet near the affected area caused instant extreme pain.
X-ray shows a steel shard about the size of a 5.56 projectile up against the bone.
I spent the day yesterday getting this dug out of me. My left hand is unusable for a while.....
I knew this was a bad idea but did it anyway.
I felt an impact on my left hand. I thought perhaps the handle had twisted in my grip. A few blows later and my glove was bloody. I removed my glove, blood squirted.
Assessment revealed a small cut. I palpated and didn't feel any foreign body. I held pressure, got it stopped bleeding, put on a new glove and continued working.
I got home about 3am.
I woke up yesterday with more pain and swelling. Placing a magnet near the affected area caused instant extreme pain.
X-ray shows a steel shard about the size of a 5.56 projectile up against the bone.
I spent the day yesterday getting this dug out of me. My left hand is unusable for a while.....