Incident date: 2024-01-02
NAICS industry code: 335991

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.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids
code_source: title: Toluene
code_nature: title: Thermal burns  second degree
code_body: title: Multiple body parts  n.e.c.
severity: moderate