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September 6, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Tri County Materials and Service LP · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was moving a 4" water pump, in the process of moving the pump he did not clamp the suction hose on correctly. When employee started the pump, the suction hose blew off and the water sprayed out, hitting the employee on the leg, arm and face. The employee had not primed the pump, causing the residual water to get hot.

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