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August 23, 2017 AR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Acme Brick Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was removing a starter from an International truck. The bolts were seized up and EE was using a cutting torch to heat the bolts for removal. EE who is nearsighted, slid the prescription safety glasses up to ensure EE was heating the proper bolt when hot grease hit left cheek and splattered into left eye causing a chemical burn.

November 17, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Acme Brick Company · Fall from machine

The employee was washing the motor on the 988 with the pressure washer while standing on the back bumper. He placed his right foot on the tire and it slipped off. He fell to the ground. His boot had oil on the bottom and he did not use a 3-point contact. A medical exam revealed that the employee had fractured his radius and wrist on the right arm.

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