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November 27, 1984 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carbonex Industries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING THE WATER IN A CAT D8K DOZER. HE TURNED THE CAP FOR PREASURE RELEASE ONLY AND THE CAP BLEW OFF, THUS CAUSING HOT WATER AND STEAM 180 TO 200 DEGREES TO HIT THE EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE AND LEFT ARM. SCALDING AND LISTERING OCCURED.

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