[TheForge] Re: [blacksmitheditors] Sculptor Albert Paley burned: Rochester

Tue Jul 30 14:33:00 2002

Sorry to hear of his mishap. It's good that he was in full gear and so
protected somewhat. Accidents happen. I'll pray for his recovery.

Mark E. Williams, PhD
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, Maryland 21853
410-651-6431 or 6420
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Dear Friends of Albert's,

I spoke with Albert's daughter today and have some current information.
We
cleared with Francis, Albert's wife, that it would be alright to
disclose
daily just how Albert is doing.  I will be speaking with Kimberly or
Francis every day and bringing you the most current information
available.

Here is what Kimberly told me today:
Albert was up in the air in a bucket style man lift  doing torch work on
a
sculpture. He was way up in the air  a when a hose ruptured. The fuel
gas
(propane) went to the bottom of the lift bucket where he stood. He had
two
men on the ground working with him but neither knew how to operate the
lift. Albert simultaneously put the flames out himself and got  down
from
the lift. He had his men immediately dousing him with cold water from
the
hose. Medical units were on site immediately, as was Francis who was
then
able to ride with him in the ambulance to the hospital.

He was taken to Strong Memorial Burn Unit. He has very seriously burned
but
he is making good progress. His left hand was badly burned. Fortunately
it
was to the skin layers and not the muscle layers. His ear, Cheeks and
part
of legs were burned as well. He was scheduled for surgery today but they
saw new growth of cells and postponed surgery to watch and see if he
could
re generate most of the necessary cells himself rather than have skin
grafts. He heals very quickly from burns based on past experience.

Albert was wearing his full heavy leather gear, goggles for eye
protection,
good hair protection, gloves and masks suitable for the job. He was
doing
everything correctly to protect himself but the hose simply burst.
Propane
being heaver than air, then spilled into the bottom of the lift under
his
feet and burst into flames.

Albert is in complete control of his mind and insists upon writing down
everything that comes across it.  There isn't anyone more determined
than
Albert to get out of there  and back to work.  This will be a long haul
and
it is distressing but Albert will be alright.

I'll be speaking to Kimberly again tomorrow and I will be in touch.
Please
pass this along to those on your list who you know will want to know.  I
had a huge melt down on my machi\ne and my address book is not as
complete
as it once way.

Thanks,
Dorothy
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Dave Mudge  [email protected]
http://magichammer.ironworkers.com
http://magichammer.freeservers.com
"Our lives begin to end the day we become
silent about things that matter"  M.L. King

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