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February 19, 2024 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
CMC Rock, LLC · Flash burns (welding)

Employee received flash burns to their eyes while wielding. The PPE they were wearing was insufficient to protect their eyes. They experienced discomfort to their eyes and was treated for minor eye irritation at the ER and released back to work the same day.

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