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March 17, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CCS Silica Solutions LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE, loader/hatcher, was hatching a Sandpro truck. The truck was not washed out properly and the resin/chemical residue blew into his eyes. This cause his eyes to be irritated and burned. He was wearing proper P.P.E. during the incident. He was treated at a nearby emergency room and returned to work on 03/21/2011.

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