# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021750024` · 05/31/2002 · 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:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 29.26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF CATALYSTS, LLC
- **Mine:** [0900125](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900125)
## Narrative

EE WAS TAKING FLANGE LOOSE ON RT6 STEAM TRAP, WHEN A CLUMP OF HOT SALTED NITRATE FELL ON EE'S LEFT FOREARM.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*