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Outburst of fuel hose, blowing fuel in his eyes.
AS EE UNCOUPLED A 6" DISCHARGE HOSE FROM A PUMP, THE HOSE, BEING UNDER PRESSURE, MOVED TO THE LEFT, STRIKING THE EE ON THE LEG. THE METAL HOSE COUPLING BROKE EE'S LEG.
MECHANIC WAS ATTEMPTING TO START A DOZER BY SPRAYING ETHER FROM AEROSOL CAN ON THE ENGINE. AFTER SPRAYING THE ENGINE, HE SET THE CAN ON THE BATTERY CAGE, AND IT EXPLODED CAUSING 1 ST AND 2 ND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS FACE AND HEAD AND BURNS TO HIS EYES.