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EE was operating a S&S Scoop, tire of scoop on operators side caused dust particles to go airborne, thus entering into EE's right eye. EE continued to work until 9:15pm, left and went to a hospital for evaluation. Results were a scratched eye. EE returned to owrk on 12/5/07 (eve) shift.
Scoop operator asked if two other employees saw the scoop bounce upward, stating that it bounced and hurt his back. This was the haul road on the section to dumping point, which at times can have adverse bottom, in which speed of machine could cause injury if in excess.