His mother said he had a broken pelvis to boot. This is an awful thing to have happen to anyone. I can't imagine what this acid has done to his flesh, let alone his genitals. The pain must be unbelievable. St. Barnabas hospital is where I had my perineal urethostomy done, great hospital here in NJ.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/ma ... 37021.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yE7v4wkuZU

It is more amazing that his friends "jumped" in after him.

Amazing story. The roofer was 'fortunate' that the nitric acid was diluted and also that his co-worker was able to jump in to save him. It doesn't say that the rescuer was wearing protective clothing.

I should add that I wish the fella a speedy recovery. Falling from 40ft and suffering a broken pelvic must have been horrific.