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December 16, 2019 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Sibelco North America, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was replacing a vibrator on Dryer. After replacing the vibrator employee looked up to see if vibrator was operating, when a small amount of water with very small amount of acid dripped on employee's forehead and running down into the left eye.

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