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June 15, 2018 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
S M Lorusso & Sons Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Taking apart accumulator on Liebherr L-6 loader when pressure released and oil burst out and got in eyes. Employee also jerked back and hit head.

June 11, 2018 MA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
S.M. Lorusso & Sons · Struck against a moving object

EE was backing a 35 ton Terex haul truck up to the hopper at the rock plant. EE was leaning out the window looking to the rear when the left front tire exploded. The force of the blast blew EE back into the cab and lifted EE off the seat. EE injured EE's neck, arm and left side and may have hit EE's head.

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