Employee was shutting down the Trommel screen. When he pulled the lever to shut it down, a hyd. hose blew & sprayed him w/oil. He was wearing his hard hat & safety glasses but some still ran in his eyes. On Tues. he called & said his eyes were burning - going to doctor. Wed. he called again - said his eyes still were bothering. Was told to go to outpatient.
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December 5, 2005
ME · Metal/Non-Metal
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