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In what is sadly another case of death by cell phone, a 22-year old Chinese welder was recently killed when the battery on his cell phone exploded. The phone, which must have been in a chest pocket, exploded with enough force to break a rib and propel it into his heart. Despite being rushed to a hospital his injuries were too severe. No word yet on just who produced this battery, but word is that it was a Motorola phone.Given that this is not the first nor the second case of a cell phone-induced death, we have to wonder whether all those fears about future robot overlords enslaving the human race are somewhat unfounded -- the true cause of our ultimate downfall is already nestled in our pockets.
From Engadget
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsliltaquitaJan 29th 2008 12:14PM
Im a welder, and the first thing they tell you, especially if youre working in a chemical plant, oil refinery or in a vessel which contained alcohol, ethanol etc, is to leave your phone in your lunchbox, especially if you weld. The welds spark, and all it takes is one spark in the wrong place and then disaster.
William KuehlerJan 29th 2008 1:06PM
I have heard of other events where welders have died due to having cheap plastic cigarette lighters in their shirt pockets and a weld spark penetrated the shirt and the lighter causing the lighter fluid to explode killing the welder the same way. Chances are,the cell phone event was caused this way also.
Jerry SchlotterJan 30th 2008 9:00AM
It's a new attack by Al Quida and muslims
dalepropesFeb 1st 2008 8:56AM
I once set a book of matches off in my shirt pocket while a novice welder painful lesson learned.CARRY Nothing flamable in your clothing while under the hood..god bless.
VanesKaJul 16th 2007 5:40PM
oh no.. i have a motorola!!! i wonder what kind that poor guy had.. hmm..
marcAug 8th 2007 5:51PM
i on
gamerspammermailAug 30th 2007 4:21PM
He probably had a damaged battery. Damaged batteries are unstable and can explode. Otherwise, you're safe.
al schraderAug 28th 2007 11:17AM
Hello
al schraderAug 28th 2007 11:23AM
Simply send you cell phone with $49.00 to me and I'll install a shatter shield on it .
alfredschrader@aol.com
maryOct 9th 2007 12:59PM
i'm glad i don't carry mine in a pocket.everone should read Stephen King's CELL.it will make u think!
CheryOct 10th 2007 11:36AM
just read the above. My motorola phone exploded in my car and caught my seat on fire. If it hadn't have been for the laundry man, I would have lost my car....I park beside a room where oxygen is stored. Motorola was very good and fast about sending me another phone and taking care of damages to my car.
RonNov 24th 2007 1:37PM
He no doubt had a battery made in China.