Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200200707 - Employee killed when filter unit explodes

Accident Summary Nr: 200200707 -- Report ID: 0418200 -- Event Date: 01/21/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108962135	01/21/1999	2899	0	East Central Wax Co. Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 added an unknown amount of calcium hypochlorite to a small dual-chamber filtration unit and then replaced the steel lid and tightened the clamps on the filter. When the process material, a wax emulsion between 160 and 180 degrees F, began to flow through the unit, a chemical reaction occurred. The filter unit exploded, blowing the 6 in. diameter by 1/2 in. thick lid into Employee #1's chest. He was knocked backward, striking his head, and was sprayed with hot wax and chemical residue. Employee #1 was killed.

Keywords: CHEST, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, PRESSURE RELEASE, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108962135			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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