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October 31, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reed Minerals · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REMOVING A SPROCKET FROM THE MOTOR SHAFT OF THE DYNA-TEC CONVEYOR. EE WAS UNDER THE SPROCKET AND WAS WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES, WHEN SOMETHING GOT INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

June 26, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reed Minerals · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS UNSCREWING A SODIUM SILICATE PIPE WHEN THE LIQUID HIT THE EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE, KNOCKING OFF HIS GLASSES THUS PERMITTING SODIUM SILICATE TO ENTER HIS EYE.

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