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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220022940006 · 10/13/2002 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
STEAM
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
8.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Engelhard Corp
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0901073

Narrative

OPERATOR OPENED SAMPLE PORT ON CRYSTALLIZER TANK. STEAM WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE SAMPLE PORT BURNING THE OPERATOR ON HIS RIGHT HAND AND FOREARM. THE OPERATOR WAS WEARING GLOVES AND APPROPRIATE PPE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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