Got a good accident story? *LINK*

Bumping as it's been over ten years since the last reply, and this is a topic that never grows old. So, any new stories? You can post anonymously if embarrassed, as Lynne mentioned in her topic post.

Mounted a 30 lb log section between centers preparing to start getting it round.  I usually start the lathe very slow and increase the rpm's until the lathe just starts to dance.  Unfortunately I had forgotten to zero out the speed control from the prior turning.  At 900 rpms the log launched, hit and BENT my Robust tool rest, and made something of a mess of my tool rack.
Since it missed me, I sat down with a very cold beer and tried to remember what I had done in my life to deserve living the rest of it.
I also ordered a new Robust tool rest

Two stories:  one was me and the other, I witnessed.

1.   Was turning an Australian burl into a natural-edged winged bowl ala Stuart Batty.  About 20"D at the long end.  There was a burl node on that end.  As the piece got flat, a 4"D chunk snapped off and went zinging over my shoulder.  I was out of the firing line, but the piece flew back toward the operator.  I have shower curtains behind me to contain the chips.  The little 4" piece sliced clean through the shower curtain and left a notch in the drywall beyond.  The winged bowl, did not suffer and turned out very nice.  I still have that little chunk.

2. Was at a friend's shop when he had a 38", 100 lb burl slab on the lathe with a large faceplace.  We were taking turns roughing it down.  When the lathe was turned off, the braking function of the controller kicked in and the burl unscrewed from the spindle, spun off the lathe and rolled across the shop for about 20ft.  No injuries, but it was exciting.

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Any stories to add to this?

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