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October 12, 2015 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Hammett Gravel Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was helping with jump starting sand pump motor with booster cables. Engine would not start. Cables were removed. Battery started smoking and exploded seconds later. Employee was struck in face by debris and battery fluid. Has left eye injury. Eye is better. Expected back at work next week.

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