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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220070710012 · 03/08/2007 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BASF SE
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
2200460

Narrative

Gas fumes ignited while serviceman was filling tank of a Honda air compressor, causing burns to the serviceman's arms and hands.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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