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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220181900004 · 07/06/2018 · BASF Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Office and lab work, Clerical
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
3.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BASF SE
Operator
BASF Corporation
Mine
0900231

Narrative

A Lab Technician experienced a skin injury when EE spilled Nitric acid from a test tube while performing standard lab test under a lab hood. The spilled liquid contacted EE's neck and arm creating small first degree chemical burns on skin. The Doctor prescribed antibiotics and prescription burn cream. The employee returned without restrictions the same day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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