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Speer Carbon Company, LLC

Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Thermal burns second degree — SAINT MARYS, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Speer Carbon Company, LLC in SAINT MARYS, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Speer Carbon Company, LLC Report ID 2024010033
Address 806 Theresa Street City, State ZIP SAINT MARYS, PENNSYLVANIA 15857
Event Date January 2, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Thermal burns second degree Body Part Multiple body parts n.e.c.
Event Type Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids Source of Injury Toluene
Secondary Source Drills, braces, drivers
Industry (NAICS) 335991 Inspection # 1720494
GPS Coordinates 41.45000, -78.52000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to adjust the specific gravity of a treatment. The employee put chemicals into a bucket to add to the tank. The employee mixed the chemicals using a battery powered cordless drill with a mixing attachment. A spark from the motor ignited toluene vapors causing a flash explosion. The employee suffered first- and second-degree burns to the head, neck, and arms.

Incident Summary

On January 2, 2024, a worker at Speer Carbon Company, LLC in SAINT MARYS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered thermal burns second degree to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with toluene identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 72 severe injury reports involving "Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids" incidents in our database. Browse all Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids injuries.

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