Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200802544 - Employee Splashed with Molten Metal

Accident Summary Nr: 200802544 -- Report ID: 0523300 -- Event Date: 12/12/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
313137325	02/09/2011	3363	331521	Madison-Kipp Corporation

Abstract: Employee #1 failed to push the aluminum sow charge metal into the hot furnace, using the distancing rod attached to his fork lift. As the top sow fell into the molten furnace, hot metal splashed out and around the fork lift shield and Employee #1 received second and third degree burns on his lower body. Employee #1 stated he was afraid they were running out of charge and he was unable to locate the attachment quick enough to push the charge metal into the furnace.

Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313137325			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Furnace, kiln and oven operators

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