HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at BASF Catalysts LLC
Start: 01/18/2003

220030280023 · 01/18/2003 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type: Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation: Truck driver
Activity: Handling supplies or material
Injury source: CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part: EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost: 1
Mine experience: 0.03 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS COMPLETING THE UNLOADING PROCESS OF SODIUM SILICATE. WHEN HE RELEASED THE DISCHARGE LINE GOING TO THE CUSTOMER TANK, THE PRODUCT INSIDE THE DISCHARGE LINE SPLASHED ON HIM CAUSING THE PR ODUCT TO GO UNDER HIS FACE SHIELD AND SAFETY GLASSES. HE RECEIVED AN ABRASION ON THE CORNEA OF HIS RIGHT EYE FROM THE CHEMICAL, SODIUM SILICATE.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown