After mastic splash, subcommittee recommends face-shield policy for mastic/rubber operations

Mar 10, 2026

Following a hot-mastic splash incident, the committee recommended requiring face shields when loading mastic and rubber machines, ordered an additional face shield to be mounted on machines, and flagged verification of fire extinguishers on the mastic machine.

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The committee reviewed two recent work-comp incidents, including a driver slip on ice and an employee who received hot mastic splash to the face while adding blocks to a kettle. The minutes record the committee's recommendation to require face shields when loading mastic and rubber machines and to continue use of safety glasses.

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