Thats the reason why 9" grinders are all but banned in most workplaces. Dont get me wrong, I own one, but use it sparingly, and only when there is no other option. They are so heavy to use, have so much power, with such a huge reciprocating (spinning) mass, one slip, and as you found out, it ends in tears.

The story that your family still joke about is to do with my brother, which most of the Perth folk met at the targa races weekend.

At about the age of 12 he decided to clean up the fuse box for the shed on the farm, and managed to cross the active and neutral wires, and suddenly the entire shed was live with 240 volts. He was banished to his workshop with a battery only after that.

An intresting one at work (not me) was when a local decied to jump the fence to the pool late at night after the pub closed. It was hot and seemed like a good idea after a few beers. His wedding band got caught on the top of the fence, and it degloved his finger. He survived, and his finger is back to normal with a few stiches, and he is feeling a little sorry for himself..