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Case study · MSHA Record #220030490001

Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store Keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning Plant Operator fatality

February 11, 2003 at 1:00 PM
BYK USA LLC Plants & Pits · BYK Additives Inc. · Gonzales County, TX
Investigator narrative
EE WAS INSIDE MIXING TANK WHEN A STEAM SPARGER OPENED AND RELEASED STEAM RESULTING IN A FATALITY.
Record details
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Activity at time
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Source of injury
STEAM
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Total mining experience
2.34 years
Experience at this mine
2.34 years
Experience in this job
2.34 years
Mine type
Surface
Sector
Metal/Nonmetal
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) public records · Document 220030490001 · Mine ID 4100298
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