Changing the battery of the plant generator,(11 degrees out). The wrench employee was using, slipped out of hands, hitting the battery causing it to arc and explode. Wearing safety glasses at the time. Battery acid splashed up and some went into right eye causing a chemical burn.
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Showing all 4Employee was out at plant repairing bearings. He was using a pry bar, trying to remove bearings. The bar slipped and he smashed his right index finger between bar & railing on plant.
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EE STATES HE WAS GREASING HIS LOADER TWISTED HIS BACK AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND LEG.