Welding explosion burn survivor talks about the experience
The 19 May 2009 edition of The 7.30 Report included a fresh perspective on rehabilitation from workplace injuries. According to the website
“Sydney man Frank Spiteri was not expected to live after suffering third-degree burns to 70 per cent of his body in a major workplace explosion in 2007.
Not only did Mr Spiteri survive, but he has transformed from an overweight businessman into a fitness fanatic who is determined to help other burns victims.”
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has provided an extended interview with Frank online. It is a story of extraordinary personal will, a story rarely seen on national television.
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A good eye opener… first rule: \”DON\’T EVER EVER WELD ANYTHING UNLESS YOU KNEW THERE\’S NO FLAMABLE MATERIALS IN IT\”
A good eye opener… first rule: \”DON\’T EVER EVER WELD ANYTHING UNLESS YOU KNEW THERE\’S NO FLAMABLE MATERIALS IN IT\”