Employee was operating water truck to reduce dust is high wind conditions. Wind blew dust debris into employees left eye.
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Employee was hauling pallets to warehouse and wind blew perlite into his eyes.
EMPLOYEE GOT A PERLITE ROCK IN RIGHT EYE WHEN WIND PICKED UP GETTING PALLETS FROM OUTSIDE.
Employee was unloading truck when perlite got in his right eye. he was wearing safety glasses
PERLITE BLEW INTO RIGHT EYE WHILE CHANGING BAG ON FURNACE #5. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. WIND PICKED UP.
Employee was changing plus material bag on #7 system. Wind blew perlite particle into left eye.