"5 People Had Fingers Severed... A Scary Chair," University Hospital Professor Warns

At meat restaurants, it is common to see cylindrical storage chairs—often called "drum chairs"—where you can store your clothes or bags.

A university hospital plastic surgeon has issued a warning, stating that finger amputation accidents involving these chairs are occurring continuously.

Professor Lee Ho-hyung of Hanyang University Hospital posted a photo of a cylindrical storage chair on social media, writing, "I am introducing a piece of furniture that quietly requires our awareness."

Professor Lee stated, "Strictly speaking, it is not furniture, but from the perspective of a surgeon performing replantation surgery on trauma and amputation patients, this chair is quite frightening," adding, "I have seen as many as 5 patients whose fingers were severed after getting trapped in the chair while sitting down."


According to reports, these accidents mostly happen the moment someone moves the chair or sits down.

If a person gets their finger caught in the gap between the chair lid and the body and unthinkingly sits down with their full weight, the intense pressure can lead to a severe accident.

Because of this, it is best to develop the habit of keeping your hands away from the gaps or lid boundaries of the chair when sitting down.

When pulling or turning the chair, you should also move it by placing your hand on the top surface of the chair.

(Source: Threads bluerain.kr)
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