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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220121730034 · 06/15/2012 · BYK Additives Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rockwood Specialties Group Inc
Operator
BYK Additives Inc.
Mine
4100298

Narrative

Upon restarting Flash Dryer circuit a dust explosion occurred around the dryer cage mill. Pressure wave activated blow-out panels on dust collector whizzer and shut down plant. Personnel activated evacuation alarms and all personnel evacuated to designated locations. No personnel were injured and the accident resulted in minimal damage to plant equipment. MSHA notified at 12:39am.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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