EE 1 & EE 2 skid steer down with engine compartment door open. EE 1 went to get headlamp, to check tension on alternator belt. EE 1 returned did not see EE 2, EE 1 believed EE 2 was in pick-up. EE 1 looked in rear windshield of skid steer, did not see EE 2. EE1 touched the alternator belt at the same time EE 2 tried to start skid steer. EE 1 felt the belt move and pulled hand back.
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Showing all 2EE WAS OPERATING THE SKID STEER AROUND THE SCREENING PLANT OT CLENA UP SPILLAGE, WHEN A DUST PARTICLE GOT LODGED IN HIS LEFT EYE. HIS EYE WAS IRRITATED BUT HE CONTINUED TO WOK AND THEN TRIED FLUSHIGN IT WITH EYE WASH. THE NEXT DAY IT WAS STILL BOTHERING HIM SO HE WENT TO SEE A DR. HE REMOVED A PAINT PARTICLE FROM HIS EYE AND GAVE HIM A PRESCRIPTION FOR EYE DROPS.