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March 22, 1990 KS · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westhoff Sand Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

LOOSENED RADIATOR CAP TO RELEASE SOME PRESSURE SINCE THE EQUIPMENT WAS RUNNING HOT. ANTI-FREEZE & WATER PRESSURE POPPED THE CAP CAUSING THE CONTENTS TO SPRAY THE EMPLOYEE, WHICH RESULTED IN 1S T & 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO THE RIGHT FOREARM, RIGHT SIDE & SIDE OF CHEST.

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