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Accident Summary Nr: 32455.015 - Employee is severely burned when ladle full of molten metal

Accident Summary Nr: 32455.015 -- Report ID: 0336000 -- Event Date: 06/07/2012
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
463158.01506/08/2012331511Advanced Cast Products, Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 3:00 p.m. on June 7, 2012, a ladle full of molten metal was being transported by forklift to the auto pour. Part way to the auto pour, there was a violent reaction within the ladle that caused material to spew from the seams and the vent lid on the cap. One employee was hospitalized and treated for severe burns on his back, shoulder and back of his head and for smoke inhalation.

Keywords: Back, Burn, Explosion Venting, Explosive Mixing, Ladle, Molten Metal, Shoulder, Smoke Inhalation, Struck By

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 463158.015 24 M Hospitalized injury Laborers, except construction

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