Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200263002 - Two Foundry Workers Are Killed In Ingot Pouring Explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 200263002 -- Report ID: 0627100 -- Event Date: 10/31/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
123373862	10/31/2006	3341	331314	Arkansas Aluminum Alloys, Inc., Hot Springs Plant

Abstract: On October 31, 2006, an explosion occurred in the ingot-pouring pit at an aluminum foundry, approximately three hours after work begun. Two employees were killed in the explosion.

Keywords: fracture, pouring, aluminum processing, explosion, molten metal, pit, struck by, flying object, foundry, metal ingot

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	123373862			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported
2	123373862			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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