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February 17, 2012 - · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Heavy Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to prime the pond pump, the pump cap was loosen in order to release air necessary to pick up water for the pump to start pumping. Employee was standing near the loosen cap and was splashed in the face/eyes with pond water.

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