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December 8, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Mineral Ridge Resources Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

HE WENT TO TIGHTEN UP A CAP THAT WAS LEAKING ON THE HYDRAULIC TANK OF A DOZER. THE DOZER WAS RUNNING AND THE TANK WAS PRESSURIZED. THE CAP BLEW OFF AND KNOCKED HIS SAFETY GLASSES OFF, AND BL EW HOT OIL IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

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