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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010570112 · 02/19/2001 · BASF CATALYSTS, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
33.82 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Engelhard Corp
Operator
BASF CATALYSTS, LLC
Mine
0900125

Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNSTOP A SEEDS LINE. AFTER UNBOLTING THE FLANGE ON A VERTICLE SECTION, NO LIQUID CAME OUT. HE THEN PROCEEDED TO SHAKE THE LINE. THE SLOUTION THEN SPLASHED INTO HIS FACE AN D LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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