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MACHINERY

220052340089 · 08/15/2005 · BASF CATALYSTS, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
2
Mine experience
25.81 years

Operator

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

Narrative

MECHANIC WAS WELDING STEAM COILS IN BOTTOM OF RT-77 TANK FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. WHEN HE STOOD, HIS RIGHT LEG POPPED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO STAND ON HIS RIGHT LEG DUE TO PAIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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