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January 18, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Victor Oolitic Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Drill operator noticed hydraulic fluid leak and went to inspect leak. At same time the operator found the leak, the hydraulic hose ruptured spraying hot hydraulic fluid into the face and eyes of the operator. The force of the spray knocked the hard hat from his head and safety glasses from his face resulting in abrasions to his corneas and conjuctivitis in both eyes.

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