10 Hollywood actors who almost died on set – Their lives flashed right in front of them (With Pictures)

6. Margaret Hamilton

The Wicked Witch of the West would often disappear in a cloud of smoke in The Wizard of Oz. Petroleum was a part of her make-up. One might think it would be a bad idea to have her anywhere near sparks, but not the Oz crew. The trap door through which Margaret was supposed to escape failed, and her face and hands caught on fire, leading to second and third degree burns.