Employee was pumping a neo-bond 2000 for dust control onto the belt while coal was going to the loadout area. A cap became loose on top of the discharge pump spraying the employee in his safety glasses. Employee's eyes were flushed repeatedly and he was taken to the ER for precautionary measures. Employee was released without restriction 100 % back to work.
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