1、Lessons Learned Entry: 0256Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 0256a71 Lesson Date: 1994-01-20a71 Submitting Organization: LERCa71 Submitted by: S. PapellSubject: Desiccator Implosion Description of Driving Event: A Nalge desiccator, National stock number 6640-00-569-7964, vacuum, plastic, 250 MM, violen
2、tly imploded after being evacuated about 1/2 hour before the incident. The force of the implosion threw parts and desiccant with sufficient force such that injury could have occurred if personnel were nearby. Although cautions for the use and cleaning of this device were included in the manufacturer
3、s instructions, as near as can be determined the desiccator had been used properly.Lesson(s) Learned: Plastic desiccators can implode under a vacuum, throwing parts and desiccant with sufficient force to create a hazard to personnel.Recommendation(s): Wear a face shield and other protective clothing
4、 when handling plastic desiccators that are under a vacuum.Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: N/AProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Mission Directorate(s): N/AAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Hazar
5、dous/Toxic Waste/Materialsa71 Packaging Handling StorageAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 1994-06-15a71 Approval Name: Maria Havenhilla71 Approval Organization: LERC/EBASa71 Approval Phone Number: 216-977-1483Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
