EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Name: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE at BYK Additives Inc.
Start: 07/16/2013

220131990017 · 07/16/2013 · BYK Additives Inc.

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type: Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation: Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity: Machine maintenance
Injury source: ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury: BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

After performing routine maintenance and starting process, plant operator noticed slurry leak from MG pressure sensor fitting. Operator attempted to reseat sensor and tighten clamp when sensor blew off, spraying hot slurry on operator's hands, wrists, and face (cheeks).

Source

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