Safety Flash
Punctured aerosol results in chemical burns
Punctured aerosol results in chemical burns
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 01/03
- Hazardous SubstancesHot Work and FirePersonal Protective Equipment
- FireHazardous substancesLoss of containment
- Hot workInspection and maintenance
- Grinding equipmentPersonal protective equipment
Summary
A technician preparing a lifting hook for inspection used a grinder with a wire brush cup. Projected particles or brush wires punctured a nearby paint-remover aerosol, spraying him and causing slight chemical burns. The contents did not ignite. The company reiterated returning aerosol cans to proper flammable storage before such work.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Grinding equipment; angle grinder; grinding wheel.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Summary
Grinding debris punctured an aerosol paint-stripper can, spraying chemical contents onto a technician and narrowly avoiding ignition.
IMCA SF 01/03. Themes: hazardous substances, hot work and fire, personal protective equipment.