Static spark ignites aluminium dust seriously injuring worker

An investigation carried out by the UK’s Health & Safety Executive has concluded that a static spark discharge ignited a cloud of aluminum dust powder, severely burning and injuring an operator as he was pouring aluminum powder into a blender.

It is thought that the source of the incendive static spark discharge was caused by an electrically isolated hose that was being used to fill the blender with powder.

Workers had reported that they received shocks from the plastic hose, which replaced a previous hose that had a conductive metal strip attached to it.

The company admitted to three breaches of the DSEAR 2002 Act and was fined £50,000 by Derby Crown court.

Source: BBC News

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