Injured by a charcoal chimney

[BBQPhil]

I've been using chinmeys to start my charcoal for years because it seemed less dangerous than a blowtorch, but I may have to rethink this. Today one of my chimneys fell off of a 6-1/2 ft shelf and hit me in the head. The very sharp edge caused a 2 inch gash, requiring a trip to urgent care and nine staples. I was responsible for it falling, but beware of the knife-like edge on the bottom of these things.

[RickyBobby]

Yikes!!! Other than the staples, I’m glad to hear you’re alright! I always worry I’m going to do something stupid like grab the chimney while it’s still hot, but I never considered the fall risk.

[BBQPhil]

Yes, this was pretty stupid on my part.

[Jerod Broussard]

Pics or it didn't happen. AI generated medical bills not accepted.

Glad that is all it required.

[BBQPhil]

You sure? I will add it.

[texastweeter]

Thank God it wast full of lit coals. As me and my SVP often say..."Hey, at least it isn't rabies."

[ItsAllGoneToTheDogs]

Well, ya got BBQ on the brain.... glad it wasn't worse. I learned a long time ago, nothing heavy or sharp above shoulder height.

[Sid P]

This.

[Jerod Broussard]

Right on top......I was picturing more on the side. That dude bombed you!!!

[Carolyn]

Dude!!! That is some Frankenstein style injury you got there. I hope it heals up ok without any complications.

[barelfly]

Dang! Heal up…and hope you get to cook it up soon!

[Skip]

Ouch! Get well soon.

[captainlee]

That's a gash! Glad it wasn't more serious, head injuries aren't good.

[RonB]

Ouch! I hope ya heal quickly.

[BBQPhil]

Who would've known how dangerous this hobby is. We use sharp knives, work over blazing fires, and handle hot utensils. Well, if I save one member from a cut on the head from a falling rusty old chimney, it was all worth it.

[SheilaAnn]

Here’s to a speedy recovery!

[Whiskeyman53]

Wow, when I read the title I thought, sparks/burn, not cut to your head. Heal up quick.