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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220063530024 · 12/17/2006 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
14
Mine experience
36 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BASF SE
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0900231

Narrative

A mechanic was lying down inside the 1st stage blunger tank at 1-C Cowles attempting to remove the bottom blade. After an unsuccessful attempt at removing the blade, the mechanic lost his balance causing his left hand to come intact with the blade. He sustained a laceration across the palm of his left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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