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March 25, 2007 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Gibson County Synfuel LLC. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While moving a garden sprayer containing naturalizer (a cleaner/degreaser)closer to the binder catch wagon, the hose came off while under pressure and sprayed the naturalizer in his eye. Was taken to Princeton Hospital ER where eye was washed out and he was given a prescription for eye drops and 2 pain pills. No time was lost.

October 7, 2005 IN · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Gibson County Synfuel LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Grinding on metal plate at the east reclaim hopper wall, got metal in left eye.

June 19, 2004 IN · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management MACHINERY
PC Illinois Synthetic Fuel #2, LLC · Struck by falling object

Supervisor removing pinion shaft of Dodge Gear Reducer. He applied heat via torch, gear released under force striking his right forearm. Received laceration. He also received 1st degree burn to hand when the grease ignited. It was determined the accident occurred due to the employee inadvertently placing his arm in front of the shaft and gear while he applied heat to gear shaft

February 23, 2003 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Gibson County Synfuel LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PORTABLE BAND SAW WAS BEING USED TO CUT A SHAFT INTO TWO PIECES, THE EE REACHED TO CATCH THE CUT SECTION OF SHAFT AND CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SAW BLADE. FIRST AID ADMINISTERED, EE COMPLETED SHIFT. EE WENT TO DR NEXT DAY. THE EE WAS WEARING GLOVES.

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