Morbid Fact Du Jour for November 15, 2014

Today’s Belated Yet Truly Morbid Fact!

Excerpt from the Report of the Mine Inspector of Houghton County, Michigan, For the Year Ending September 30, 1898.  (Josiah Hall, Mine Inspector.)Accident No. 25. – At the Atlantic mine, September 28th, Sacris Niskonen, a Finish trammer, was fatally injured.  Niskonen was working at the 20th level north of No. 3 shaft, when a piece of hanging rock fell from under the stull timber, striking him upon the back while he was leaning over the ear.  The force of the blow inflicted internal injuries from which he died about 12 hours later.  At the time of the accident it was not considered serious as there were no external signs of serious injury. 

Culled from: Some fatal accidents in the Atlantic, Baltic, Champion, Trimountain, and Winona copper mines (A local history series)

Ghastly!

A teenage boy attempts to jump over a cement and metal fishing pier into the water.  He misses and his face connects with the edge of the pier.  And the injury he receives is one of the most ghastly things I’ve ever seen.  Seriously, if you are remotely squeamish, do not watch this video!The rest of you sickos, enjoy.  And remember, as the video warns:

REDUCE YOUR RISKS OF ACCIDENTS.
TO BE HAPPY IN LIFE, REFUSE ANY IDEA
WHICH CONTAINS RISKS. BE VERY WATCHFUL !!

(Hmmmm… that might make a nice t-shirt…  )


Face Split Diving Accident Video

a.k.a. Owie, Owie, Ow, Ow, OWWWWW!!!

Thanks to Kyle for the link.

The Human Marvels!

Who doesn’t love freaks, geeks, and human oddities?  And at The Human Marvels you can learn all about the sideshow heroes of the past!  And considering we do everything we can these days to make our freaks “normal” (separating conjoined twins, removing extra appendages, etc.), these unique individuals are even more treasured today!

The Human Marvels

Thanks to Robert for the link!

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