When Kitchens Attack

[RobbiQuest]

I don't know why I'm sharing this when none of us would even recognize each other if we passed in the aisles of the grocery store, but you're all virtual Kitchen Friends, so I guess that's why. :-)

Last night, while finishing up the dishes, I washed the glass lid to a soup pot and propped it up on the counter-top to drain. Well, the darned thing fell over on it's broad side and shattered, just as my left hand made a grab for it. Unfortunately, in that split millisecond, I made contact just after it hit the countertop and broke into big, sharp pieces, right before it bounced down to the floor into a million tiny shards. Lots of blood everywhere - who would think that a single digit could do that (doc said it hit an arterial bleeder, or something like that) - looked like an episode of CSI!!! So I wound up in the local ER with 4 stitches and a very sore hand today.

But, that does it for me with glass pot lids. Nice idea - lousy execution. I was already worried about this and like lids - the edges have been becoming very chipped - I was a little concerned where all the chips were winding up (and praying that it was only in the dishwasher), but now that I've experienced what one of those baby's can do, I'm done with them. There's just too much liability there for me. Metal only from now on.

Ok, that's my story. Wish I could say that I did it protecting the president or while curing cancer, but that's my story and I'm stickin' to it !!

[treatmaker]

Robbiquest,

I'm with you on the glass lids. They break it's all over and unfortunately human instinct is to grab something when it's falling. I'm glad you're okay. One thing I learned in a professional kitchen when somethings headed for the floor - let it go!

Treatmaker

[pete244874]

Tura, Sorry to hear about your accident [img]frown.gif[/img] ! I've also decided that anything glass is for the FOOD NETWORK only so that the cameras can zoom into the pot for the viewers to see what's cookin! I broke a nice glass lid recently that I would use on the cast iron pans (no stitches tho) and it did break into a million little pieces that I needed to get before the puppies did!
Accidents happen when we least expect them. Don't beat yourself up, just get better [img]smile.gif[/img] ! Laura

[lowracer]

<font color="#FFFFFF" size="1">[ March 09, 2006 11:47 PM: Message edited by: lowracer ]</font>

[berlyn]

I have a nice ugly scar on my right index finger, barely missing the tendon. I cut myself while washing inside a glass and didn't even know it!! 4 stiches with an ugly unpractical splint, I learned no glass, plastic for me. That was hard to get use too. The exact same reason I stayed away from granite counter tops. I'd break or chip everything!!
I was so mad at how the ER Dr. stitched me up, I ended removing the stiches myself at home. I freaked my hubby out when I did that!!

[RobbiQuest]

Yep, kitchens can be a dangerous place wih all those sharps and breakables. I have a new appreciation for professional kitchen workers (like Treatmaker mentioned.) I'll bet their Workman's Comp claims are higher than many industries!

Berlyn, you crack me up!! Didn't you like how the doctor sewed? :-)

[sadiepike]

Tura, had to laugh when I read your original post. Similiar thing happened to me on Thanksgiving about 5 years ago.

I pulled the blades out of the electric knife and cut the index finger of the left hand. Several hours later after getting stitches at the emergency room I reported to work a shift at the Sheriff's office.

"Did ya cut yourself slicing the turkey?" I was asked.

"Yep, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!" I replied.

Hope all is well with your recovery!

[maryopal]

I guess I am the odd man out - I refuse to give up my glassware & knives. I hate to drink out of plastic - especially wine. And I am also picky about the lip of the glass, I like it to be thin. But I also try to purchase glassware that is sturdy (like Duraglas - I think it is tempered). And of course, I try to be careful - I don't think I could survive with granite or ceramic countertops.

I encourage everyone to be careful, and use what you are comfortable with.

[fschimmel]

Mary,

Your not that odd, I refuse to drink most things out of plastic. We just did a makeover on our Kitchen, the last part of the project will be restoring and installing my Chambers stove. I was able to convince my wife to go with a repairable solid surface material that is forgiving to dishes and sound. What is this wonderful material. Hard Rock Maple Butcher Block Counter tops. They look great and can be repaired easily. Oh yeah, glass doesn't break so easily as well.

Tura, Hope you heal quickly.

Frank
Western Springs, IL
Owner of a Chambers 90C from Iowa

[phoebe9435]

Now Frank,
I happen to know you are a good shopper - where did you get your maple butcher block? I am wanting butcher block everywhere bu on t the island - where I want stone - for pie and pastry dough rolling.
Thanks