Supa Steve Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Today i found out through a friend that Paul was involved in a serious workshop accident and was admitted to John Hunter Hospital last night. He was treated in the intensive care ward overnight and appears to be recovering as he was tranfered to a general ward today. The chemical he was using contained hydrofluric acid which is extremely lethal has affected his hand, arm and shoulder as well as lung damage from inhaling the vapour. Hope all is well and he makes a complete recovery. All thoughts are with him and his family and if i recieve any updates ill post them here. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_weevil Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Ouch that is not good - wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery Paul Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5682419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supa Steve Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 holy shit just had a google and found this http://www.carwash.com/articleprint.asp?print=1&IndexID=4230101 looks like he may have dodged a bullet if he makes a complete recovery. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5682427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthX Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Nasty! Best of luck to him! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5682429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Best wishes to Paul for a speedy recovery. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5682551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRKat Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Ouch Best wishes to Paul and his family. Not nice! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5682567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano 1 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Best wishes to Paul, all the best for a full recovery Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5682575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRNUR Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Serious acid that stuff is. One of the few acids that can disolve glass. They store it in glass containers that are lined with parifin wax. It eats plastics too. Inhaling fumes from the stuff (basically flurine gas) is worse than but similar to chlorine, or pure carbon monoxide. It instantly combines with and neutralises your red blood cells so they cant carry oxygen. So your body loses the ability to process air and you suffocate while trying to breath frantically. Probably one of the most terrifying ways to die I can think of. Hope you recover soon Paul. I want to hear all about this top secret engine project of yours that I keep hearing whispers about! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5682601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboedsloth Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Bloody hell thats some nasty stuff. Hope for a speedy and full recover, all the best to Paul and his family Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5682610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr33 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 not good, hope he is ok and recovers hi to paul n stace Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5682612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_I_F Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Holy crap, I hope Paul is ok xoxo Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5682626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
destrukshn Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Hope you get better Paul! You're champ, thanks for helping me out with my build! Now I understand why you stopped responding to my email! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5682636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezy_09s Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Wow..that is some extremely nasty shit.. Best of luck paul,wishing you a full and speedy recovery. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5682695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Sorry to hear, get well soon. Be carefull at work and at home guys and girls. Mark Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5682713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnoon Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I used this stuff for years many times without gloves when I was working in the carwash industry... was never warned about the dangers was always assured it was perfectly safe to use. Hope he makes a full recovery. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5682765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinista32 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Best wishes for Paul, Stacey and family. Hopefully a full recovery is on the cards. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5682798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
numleg Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 HF is NASTY SHIT, It is used at my work in the manufacturing of solar cells, Minimum PPE for handling the shit is: Tychem suit with hood, full face respirator, Chemical resistant boots taped at ankle and 2 pairs of gloves taped up at the wrist. Last year a guy in WA died after spilling 100mls of HF on his leg. I would serously recomend staying away from HF at all costs. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5683194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedWhore Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I dont know this paul.. But i hope he gets better.. Best of wishs mate Sid Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5683326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nIsMo86 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I dont know Paul either but i wish him a speedy recovery. HF is nasty stuff! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5683709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr_scottie Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Paul is a extremely lucky bloke, i just got off the phone to him he seems to be doing alright considering he still has to see doctors daily for blood tests and ect. It just shows you how important it is to read the msd sheets with the chemicals and wear the approate ppe Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/354806-paul-diemar-from-red-r-racing-in-hospital-after-serious-accident/#findComment-5683724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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