I didn’t see anything coming. I just heard something blow. And just that fast, the hose end hit me right in the face, then kept thrashing back and forth. So I ran out from under the tank, headed straight for the generator, and shut it off.
“I’ve always worn safety glasses, and I like the newer styles because they look sporty, yet give me protection. [If I hadn’t been wearing them] on that day, I would have definitely lost an eye. So from now on, I’ll always wear my safety glasses. And I strongly recommend that others do the same.â€