Explosion Fatality At Heartland Park Topeka (2 Viewers)

[twostep]

Using a torch to cut into an empty barrel of methanol. Oh, me....

Man dies from explosion at Topeka racetrack while using torch to cut open metal drum

TOPEKA, Kan. — A man Kansas authorities say was using a blow torch to cut into what he thought was an empty metal drum died after the drum exploded. The Topeka Fire Department says in a news releas…

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[NITRO JUNKIE]

Very sad. Thoughts to everyone envolved.

 

[mole]

IT IS VERY SAD.....IT WAS LABELED AS CONTAINING METHANOL...I DONT THINK I WOULD BEEN CUTTING INTO IT...PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY.......

 

[ironpony]

"Empty" drum, the most dangerous situation, fumes go boom. RIP dear sir.

 

[TooTall999]

While this is a sad story, it's also an example of Darwinism at it's best....

 

[ironpony]

what's with the POLITICAL statement ?

 

[Jeff]

While this is a sad story, it's also an example of Darwinism at it's best....

Wow... that really does not need to be said.
How would you like it if someone said that about someone in your family who made a mistake?
Put yourself in someone else's shoes when you post stuff like that.