My Hands Were Crushed In A Metal Rolling Machine | BORN DIFFERENT

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ON THE morning of 6 August 2020, Wells woke up with no idea that this would be the day his life would change forever. Wells was involved in an accident at work after being assigned to a machine he'd "never operated before". Wells said: "The next thing I know, my hand just gets pulled in. As a reaction, I reached with my right." Both of his hands were pulled into the machine and "crushed in seconds". While being treated at the hospital, Wells's wife, Lacey, gave birth to their son. The gravity of the situation was not lost on the new parent: "Everybody imagines their son immediately getting placed in their hands and I missed that." Doctors initially tried to save Wells's hands but after weeks of painful skin grafts, Wells eventually opted for amputation. He was soon provided with his first set of prosthetics, which are "body-powered", enabling him to open and close his hands by moving each arm forward. These and his other electronic prosthetics have enabled Wells to regain many abilities. Despite everything he's been through, it is clear that Wells has found his purpose in continuing to be the best son, husband and father that he can be: "I just want to be happy... and I want my son to be happy and my wife to be happy."
A GoFundMe has been set up to help with Wells’s ongoing medical costs - the page can be found here: gofund.me/75e3...
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Videographer: Daniel Jones
Producers: Tom Buckman, Georgia Embling, Hannah Beaugeard
Editor: Emma Mitchell
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[@truly-channel]

A GoFundMe has been set up to help with Wells’s ongoing medical costs - the page can be found here: gofund.me/75e31af6

[@taraskye80]

@caitlyncarvalho7637 because they often do pieces like this on people who are different, even if they weren't born that way. And because his child was BORN soon after this accident and his other son was so little, it was like they were born into a family with a Dad who is different. So yes, it does make sense they do this story.

[@Jess-Rabbit]

I'm really mad to hear the guys supervisor put him on a new machine with no training. I worked in a warehouse for a time and something like this was my biggest fear. What a tragedy for everyone.

[@m.m.6389]

That supervisor deserves jail!

[@terriwetz6077]

I'd like to know if the company did right by him after the accident or if he had to sue them.

[@mokaLARE]

@@terriwetz6077 they set up a GoFundMe for him. That tells everything we need to know: he probably didn’t get a compensation for that horrible accident. Or maybe the process/lawsuit is ongoing.

[@sarahanngreenwell]

I hope they sued and won millions, even the damage is done. His accident is still very recent. My heart goes out to him. He is such a good dad!

[@chinchillamdgamer]

I don’t think they did because they had to set up a go fund me

[@khonkhosilelihle7414]

Yes indeed.

[@Thekrystalshow]

Glad he’s still alive to be with his son he’s a great dad!

[@abrahamlincoln1600]

He was born different. Born with an inhuman level of determination and will.

[@Cassxowary]

No, that came after because he didn’t have a choice…

[@majestyk8654]

Wow I can’t imagine the pain. He’s so resilient

[@clairee4939]

They put him on a dangerous machine with no training. Hope he sued.

[@mokaLARE]

No disrespect, this is not “Born different”.

[@RedTitan5]

I beg to disagree

[@kclink1579]

​@RedTitan5 how was he born like that?

[@kecola]

​@@RedTitan5 So you believe he was born with hooks instead of getting them as a result of an accident?

[@RedTitan5]

@@kclink1579 is not literally born different.... His attitude in life makes him born different.... Please think thank you

[@tonywalker1954]

Obviously this is the perspective of little Levi being born with daddy hook hands

[@starkiller23610]

The mental resilience is out of this world.

[@JimTimber]

What a dreadful tragedy ! ..what a brave man !! ..what a beautiful family !! ..awesome warriors !! Screw the people that stare.. they are idiots !!

[@barryjamesmusicPH]

im sorry to hear what happened.. im happy ur living quite happily now bro

[@DIYsober]

What does he work now? Did he lose his old job? Did he get compensation for his work injury? Does his wife work? How are they getting by? Is he retired due to physical disbility? There are so many unanswered questions arising from this video, please do a part two!

[@victoriab09117]

In the description you have a gofundme page that explains a little more, and also they mention his Instagram page

[@caylasimpson6914]

Hope he sued that company you can’t put someone on a machine without any training on how to use it.

[@Craig_Ewan]

Working in warehouses with machinery and heavy equipment most of my life, it makes me angry to know this could have been avoided but his 'supervisor' put him on a machine with no training or safety measures in place. Thankfully I've never had someone in a supervisor role force me to do anything out of my comfort zone where injury could take place. Hoping the best for your future Wells and make sure to take care of your Mental Health!

[@sheenagriffith2635]

Inspite of the accident you still make a good father and husband. Who cares what society thinks, you're an overcomer.

[@lianereading6707]

I hope he got money from his company for the accident since clearly they were at fault for putting him on an unfamiliar machine.

[@nethvirusenanayake4161]

Bless you

[@asian6oy]

He's so amazing wow

[@adriangarcia543]

Right on

[@hayles023]

That’s not born different? That was a accident story?

[@arschkalt2348]

yeah that's like the exact opposite lol

[@A-n-n-a.1676]

Of course he struggles, he just doesn’t quit. ❤️

[@Miss.TJ516]

🤍

[@Turquoise_Chain]

I feel for this guy but he wasn’t “Born Different”🤔

[@MichaelJackson_lisaBP]

At least his wife is understanding 😊 what a Good wife

[@Lark_Vivian]

why does the thumbnail say born different when you weren't born this way?

[@markhaunert5029]

How many times improper training led to horrible experiences like this.

[@VocallyYours3]

Aww that’s so awesome but sad, I’m glad he still able to keep it moving. 🙏🏽

[@douglaspinsak1246]

Born normal, made different.

[@fabianatrindade56]

Guys! You should create a different series, because I feel life "Born Different" has been used for everything now. One series just for those people who had painful obstacles set out in their way, but they overcame them like true champs! You could title it *_"Rising Above"_* or idk creativity is not really my thing 😅

[@terriwetz6077]

That's a fantastic idea and title for the series! Especially considering you're "not creative", LOL!

[@fabianatrindade56]

@@terriwetz6077 Lol thank you! ☺️

[@laurenschenck5355]

He is amazing and so strong and I appreciate him so much and incredible and strength that is so scary and he is unbelievable special ❤

[@dankification]

I don’t think this should be classified as born different… as it really means you were born with a disability or disfigurement

[@mokaLARE]

Life is unpredictable. 😢

[@kclink1579]

He remembers all this in his mother's belly??

[@Miss.TJ516]

He wasn’t born this way.

[@Scifi4life]

😂

[@randomxiv]

This is heartbreaking, imagine not being able to hold your child..I hope you sued your deadbeat boss

[@Scifi4life]

He held his kid.

[@randomxiv]

@@Scifi4life no feeling tho

[@adriangarcia543]

That cool man with hooks

[@Scifi4life]

No

[@goodvibration4298]

Dude.. ur one of the toughest men in the world to go through all the physical and mental anguish u went through and made it to the other side!!!!!! Wow

[@rabbitholegirl1]

This sounds like an extreme case off "boss f* up big time". No dangerous machinery should ever be used without proper training

[@laurieb3703]

What an incredible family ❤❤❤

[@Mistress_Macabre13]

Why would a supervisor tell an employee to operate a dangerous machine that he had no training on how to use!? Should be a major lawsuit.

[@jameshartley2492]

He was born with no hands?

[@Scarlet_Soul]

No, they just put it in the wrong segment

[@morganelzey]

Please dont not let yourself go out and enjoy the life you still have, so what, they look they stare then they see you dont have your own hands and then they can shut their F*ing mouths. dont worry what others say or think. just you cant do it yourself what else are you supposed to do? its okay though, I think people will understand more than you think, its just human nature to stare and for that I'm sorry. try not to let it get you so down, they just need a life.

[@cocosheabuttarosemaryqueen9204]

God bless you 💜🙏🏾

[@notsureiL]

Don't be embarrassed about going out to eat with your wife. I don't think anyone will stare and if someone does it is their problem. They are the problem.

[@Miss.TJ516]

God bless him 💙 he still has a chance at life.

[@debibarrington4697]

You're a blessed young man

[@kyleereynolds6016]

He's very lucky to have such a loving and supportive wife!

[@NameEntry]

I hope he sued the ever loving shit out of that company. That's incredibly hazardous working conditions and shouldn't be tolerated

[@Ireallyreallywishiwerenthere]

Just saying, he wasn’t born like that…:/😂😂😂

[@robray7106]

Man, you have a great wife and beautiful family! I can tell you are a strong dude, so keep your head up! Best wishes moving forward from the East coast of Mexico😊

[@shallenburnett9107]

thank you for sharing your story, it gives me hope for my personal situation

[@ashleybroussard3008]

My daughter was born without her left arm, she is amazing little girl.

[@Miss.TJ516]

Bless her 💕💕

[@HeroInTheSun]

🤝

[@PDKelvinL]

One mistake you truly regret plus your already mature at that age

[@princessmissy50]

This man truly has a superhuman will to be independent and succeed! I don't understand why he can use a toothbrush but can't eat with hooks? Wrap yarn around them for traction?

[@xirisx1988]

He was not born different.

[@TobiasGasper-of6uv]

Sehr stark finde ich ❤👍💪😊

[@Rainxpiggysx]

Bless

[@alexanderrodriguez6273]

..SO SAD! 😥

[@Rainxpiggysx]

This happens lots

[@Dr3Mc3Ninja]

Putting an untrained person on a dangerous machine... Despicable.

[@yipmabaruya1148]

Good morning from Papua New Guinea. May God bless you. God is good all time.

[@richcounts56]

Wells way to be an OVERVOMER❗❗

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

Yipes, since the accident he became a real life Edward Elric, with an actual working automail!

[@IZaubermausI]

He can do much better than teaching his boy how to hold a football - he teaches him how to be strong!

[@meishameisha3455]

Damn...something about Mississippi men and their accent ❤♥ ♥

[@user-eg6vd1ij8e]

The leg amp guy in a swimming dress has beautiful stump 12❤/10

[@machine-shopbilly6584]

I was born different, my thumb got cut off on a lathe

[@barrydavid6634]

you look awesome with no arms

[@Wheelztotheworld]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@neishaamercado5754]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@MeghanBrowning-cy3tm]

So sad 😢

[@noveltycrusade]

Jesus Christ what a nightmare

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

Oh my. This guy lost this hands

[@Scifi4life]

Born different ?

[@donnavivian9431]

In this day and age why do they still make procetics like this?

[@goodvibration4298]

Someone having to feed u in public would be hard but please dont feel ashamed about it, i know i wouldnt think any less of you seeing that in a restaurant and i cant be the only one!

[@EDuGoIHuvvet]

This is both horrible and amazing. But he wasn't "born different".. I've been shown three of these episodes the last week, and all of them were victims of different accidents that changed their lives forever, which is awful. But the videos of accident victims shouldn't be called "born different". Instead they should be called something like "survivors" or something in that ballpark.

[@rvpsmdsk]

Imagine if the baby had no hands😮

[@Miss.TJ516]

How would the the baby be born without hands? He wasn’t born this way accidents aren’t hereditary.

[@rvpsmdsk]

@@Miss.TJ516 lol. But it could happen, you know hands didn't develop in pregnancy. I'm glad it didn't happen though

[@Scifi4life]

​@@Miss.TJ516he's joking

[@bingbung]

How to wipe

[@Silvia.Araujo]

His wife

[@adriangarcia543]

I hope truly find a girl with big feet

[@ohh_manda]

💀 i have size 13 womans

[@fake5277]

The real life captain hook omg

[@Scifi4life]

5:18 just play soccer

[@corinadaschievici9002]

Your wife and your boss pretty much dictated what to do that day. Don’t do what other people thinks is good for you. You wanted to go to the appointment,you should’ve. Good looking guy btw.

[@waterenglish9501]

Didn't his wife convince him to work that day? Blame the wife haha

[@pambinobequeno5062]

@@waterenglish9501 don't be unnecessarily misogynistic, bro

[@user-vj2fp3gs6j]

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[@rose_thee_stallion]

He shudnt be embarrassed his wife feeds him. I hope he gets more comfortable and more confidence.

[@heartlove7502]

Bless you