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Carb cleaner in eyes

Discussion in 'Shop Safety' started by GeoffreyL, Nov 5, 2012.

  1. Nov 5, 2012
    GeoffreyL

    GeoffreyL Well-Known Member

    moorestown, nj
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    i was cleaning a carb for a chainsaw and i shot some carb cleaner into one of the jets and it came right back up into my eye, i quick ran inside and flushed it for 20 minutes, it was really red for a couple hours but the pain finally went away, i've worn safety goggles ever since when using anything that sprays out under pressure, eyes are something you can never get back once gone..
     
  2. Nov 5, 2012
    Dandy

    Dandy Member 2024 Sponsor

    Estherville IA
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    Safety glasses are a MUST........
     
  3. Nov 5, 2012
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I usually just squirt some right in my eye to get it over with.
     
  4. Nov 5, 2012
    cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

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    also no so enjoyable is carb cleaner in the armpit .
     
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