ear hurts

Date 04-14-2007 00:35

Honestly...you should probably go to a Dr. It can get infected easily and only a Dr. would be able to asses the damage. Ive doneit too,and, it sure makes a lasting impression on you about the use of ear plugs. Good luck.

By TozziWelding (**)

Date 04-14-2007 00:45

Next time turn the bill of your cap over your ear. I hate the feeling sizzzzzzle sizzle OUCHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

By 2003440 (**)

Date 04-14-2007 01:18

You know its always a guy has to squeeze that last weld in for the day.... my goggles are at the truck and i need to hit this pass a little more and dont go to the truck for the glasses and thats when you get an eye full.....and the list goes on.does anybody relate.

By Sourdough (****)

Date 04-18-2007 00:02

I watched a guy a few years ago crawl, (screaming), around on a crappy old dirt floor in his workshop, unable to stand without falling over. He burned through his eardrum and into his equilibrium sack. I don't know what the end result was, but I don't think I want to know!

By 2003440 (**)

Date 04-18-2007 02:20 Edited 04-18-2007 02:23

Ya i know the feeling i did not burn it too bad they said it was only a peice about the size of a ball point pen end,however i am on some heavy antibiotics,sure wont forget the old earpluggs next time!!

By joseph asturino (*)

Date 04-18-2007 03:10

welcome to the club........

By Tommyjoking (****)

Date 04-19-2007 09:50

OUCH....been there done that

Ear plugs will at the least stop some of the other horror stories here.....

#2 soulution

When I did vessel work (lots of overhead) I got a second hood and pop riveted some leather (apron) over the top and the back sides.....this basically covered my whole head and kept me fire free (arc gouging taught me quick).....If your wire welding or stick welding you need the protection dude. Its hot but its better than having a blister in your ear keeping you up all night.