"Do not mix hot cooking oil and cool sink water! I saw a girl burn the hell out of herself because she didn't listen to the Home Ec. teacher. She threw her hot oil in a sink with some cool water running. Boom! Sprayed hot oil all over her arm and neck. Let your oil cool folks."
Sounds like you're doing it wrong. Line a baking sheet with foil, lay out the bacon in a single layer, and pop it into the oven. If you like chewy bacon, start with the oven cold, turn it to 400, and cook 15-17 minutes. if you like it crispy, start with a hot oven and 12-14 minutes. no splatters, ball up the foil afterward for easy cleanup, and done.