Industrial accident - Man suffers eye injury in work accident
A employee of an external company sustained a severe eye injury at the BASF chemical plant in Ludwigshafen. According to the company, a dangerous substance leaked from a pipe and came into contact with the man's eyes. The cause of the technical defect is being investigated, it was stated.
After initial treatment by a BASF on-site doctor, the injured person was taken to a nearby clinic for further treatment. The substance involved, according to BASF, is liquid melt of 4,4'-Diaminodicyclohexylmethane, which is used among other things for the production of plastics. This hazardous chemical can cause not only severe eye injuries but also skin and organ damage.
- The incident occurred on the factory premises of the renowned chemicals group, BASF, situated in Ludwigshafen, Rhineland-Palatinate.
- In light of the industrial accident, safety procedures and inspections regarding the use of hazardous chemicals like 4,4'-Diaminodicyclohexylmethane at work should be rigorously reviewed in the region.
- Despite being a chemicals group with a strong safety record, BASF experienced an accident at work, leading to a severe eye injury for an employee working on the factory premises in Ludwigshafen.
- The local authorities in Rhineland-Palatinate will likely conduct a thorough investigation into the accident at work at BASF's factory in Ludwigshafen to identify potential weaknesses and prevent future industrial accidents.
- While the employee is recovering from the eye injury caused by exposure to dangerous chemicals at BASF's facility in Ludwigshafen, it highlights the importance of proper handling and safety precautions in the chemical industry.
