IMCASafety Flash
Paper shredder – explosion
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 21/23
- Date
- Themes
- ExplosionHazardous SubstancesMachinery and Equipment
Summary
Incorrect lubrication of blades in an office paper shredder caused it to explode; the shredder’s plastic bin was destroyed but no-one was harmed
IMCA SF 21/23. Themes: explosion, hazardous substances, machinery and equipment.
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