Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170228985 - Employee dies of burns from molten metal fire

Accident Summary Nr: 170228985 -- Report ID: 0552652 -- Event Date: 11/13/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
110714649	11/14/1990	3316	0	Great Lakes Steel Main Plant

Abstract: On November 13, 1990, Employee #1 was transporting a 250 ton ladle using a vehicle designed for that purpose. The hoisting device was not locked in position for transporting. The hydraulic lift cylinders leaked, allowing the ladle to lower and drag on the ground, spilling molten metal under the vehicle. The spill ignited a fire. As Employee #1 attempted to exit the vehicle, he was burned by the radiant heat. Employee #1 was killed.

Keywords: BURN, LEAK, HEAT, UNSECURED, LADLE, FIRE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, MOLTEN METAL, SPILL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	110714649			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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