I don't know how prevalent this is, but it is worth reading if it saves your life.

I apologize for the format this is in.

The Shell Oil Company recently issued a warning after
three incidents in
>which mobile phones (cell phones) ignited fumes during
fueling operations.
>
>In the first case, the phone was placed on the car's trunk
lid during
>fueling; it rang and the ensuing fire destroyed the car
and the gasoline
>pump.
>
>In the second, an individual suffered severe burns to
their face when fumes
>ignited as they answered a call while refueling their car.
>
>And in the third, an individual suffered burns to the
thigh and groin as
>fumes ignited when the phone, which was in their pocket,
rang while they
>were fueling their car.
>
>
>You should know that:
>Mobile Phones can ignite fuel or fumes
>
>Mobile phones that light up when switched on or when they
ring release
>enough energy to provide a spark for ignition
>
>Mobile phones should not be used in filling stations, or
when fueling lawn
>mowers, boat! , Etc.
>
>Mobile phones should not be used, or should be turned off,

around other
>materials that generate flammable or explosive fumes or
dust, (i.e.
>solvents, chemicals, gases, grain dust, etc.)
>
>To sum it up, here are the: Four Rules for Safe Refueling
>
>
>1) Turn off engine
>2) Don't smoke
>3) Don't use your cell phone - leave it inside the vehicle
or turn it off
>4) Don't re-enter your vehicle during fueling
>
>Bob Renkes of Petroleum Equipment Institute is working on
a campaign to try
>and make people aware of fires as a result of"static
electricity" at gas
>pumps. His company has researched 150 cases of these
fires.
>
>
>His results were very surprising:
>1) Out of 150 cases, almost all of them were women.
>2) Almost all cases involved the person getting back in
their vehicle while
>the nozzle was still pumping gas. When finished, they
went back to pull
>the
>nozzle out and the fire started, as a result of static.
>3) Most had on rubber-soled shoes.
>4) Most men never get back in their vehicle until

completely finished. This
>is why they are seldom involved in these types of fires.
>5) Don't ever use cell phones when pumping gas
>6) It is the vapors that come out of the gas that cause
the fire, when
>connected with static charges.
>7) There were 29 fires where the vehicle was re-entered
and the nozzle was
>touched during refueling from a variety of makes and
models. Some resulted
>in extensive damage to the vehicle, to the station, and to
the customer.
>8) Seventeen fires occurred before, during or immediately
after the gas cap
>was removed and before fueling began.
>
>Mr. Renkes stresses to NEVER get back into your vehicle
while filling it
>with gas.
>
>If you absolutely HAVE to get in your vehicle while the
gas is pumping,
>make
>sure you get out, close the door TOUCHING THE METAL,
before you ever pull
>the nozzle out. This way the static from your body will
be discharged
>before you ever remove the nozzle.
>

>As I mentioned earlier, The Petroleum Equipment Institute,
along with
>several other companies now, are really trying to make the
public aware of
>this danger. You can find out more information by going
to
><http://www.pei.org/> . Once here, click in the center of
the screen where
>it says "Stop Static".
>
>I ask you to please send this information to ALL your
family and friends,
>especially those who have kids in the car with them while
pumping gas. If
>this were to happen to them, they may not be able to get
the children out
>in
>time. Thanks for passing this along.

 

http://www.snopes.com/autos/hazards/gasvapor.asp

 

Thanks for the heads up Outpost. Kinda funny that an Oregonian would bring it up though. (Since we can't pump our own gas)

 

I just pumped mine today (Got a "cardlock" for the business) FIREMARSHALL CERTIDIED (but they never told me about the stuff in this story)

 

Ah the cardlock issue Wasn't really making a point just pointing out the irony

 

Thanks so much for the info. I use lotsa gas..

 

Yet another in a long list of reasons to buy a Powerstroke

Purely in jest. No flames please

 

Not true... read this:
http://www.snopes.com/autos/hazards/gasvapor.asp

Mostly true... read this:
http://www.snopes.com/autos/hazards/static.asp

 

You can't be serious...you mean you've got to have a permit to pump fuel in OR?

 

No we don't have to have a permit we just can't pump our own gas at service stations. They still have attendants that come around and pump your fuel for you.

If you use a card lock you can pump your own but the normal gas stations you can't.

I know it seems totally like 1950's to people from out of state but when you've grown up with it it just seems natural. My second job was pumping gas

I still sit there for a couple seconds waiting when I go out of state until I remember I gotta pump it. Don't mind since I used to do it but I don't like the diesel so much. It always seems to leave my hands gritty

 

LOL... I thought they would've read it the first time I posted it..... I love these urban legends that get passed around via email.

 

I love it when I have to go to Oregon and need go-go juice. For the price we pay for it now, someone should fill it for us. Good customer service.

 

Ive actually seen people pumping gas while smoking...Makes me VERY nervous and I skedaddle outta' there really fast. Now that I have a diesel, I dont have to worry quite as much as the diesel pumps are usually out in the middle of nowhere. Some people just dont have the sense that god gave 'em. Take care...Chris

 

I didn't even see your post last night. I don't know how I missed it. I always check that site for a truth check. They seem to have done their homework.

 

RRMIKE
That explosion icon you have is insane! What is that from and what is it?

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