Accident with angle grinder ( warning )

I know alot of guys take the left hand handle off for better clearance. . And that makes it real easy to hurt yourself. I have about an 8" scar on my right leg above my knee from a 7" grinder. Had the handle on and still can get away from ya. It cartirised mine. Didn't bleed for a week. Scab got wet ,came off and bleed like a stuck hog.
Good luck.