Did that. Was too stupid to properly dry it, so it was still slippery and it fell out of my hand. I then had the brilliant idea that I could convince the pan to make less noise (it was late) by putting my fist in its fall.
Aftermath
Diagnosis: metacarpal V fracture, required surgery (2 k-wires)
After surgery (October 31st) New brace (14 days after) Today
Are you telling me to just waste bacon fat?! I always just leave the pan on high after I'm done cooking. As you are supposed to. It's called baking the seasoning on the pan.
The oil in the bacon attaches to the older bacon oil, and makes the other food you cook taste better!