Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201270428 - EMPLOYEE BURNED AS DIED-POT OF MOLTEN ALUMINUM FLIPS OVER

Accident Summary Nr: 201270428 -- Report ID: 0418300 -- Event Date: 09/21/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300961117	09/22/1997	3365	0	Bermco Aluminum

Abstract: Employee #1 was loading a 30,000-pound crucible (pot) of molten aluminum to a travel trailer for transport to a customer. One chain leg became loose causing the pot to turn upside down. Employee #1 was burned when the load of 1,400 degree aluminum fell on him. Employee #1 died.

Keywords: BURN, POT, MOLTEN METAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300961117			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Furnace, kiln and oven operators

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