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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221413511

JSW STEEL USA OHIO, INC.

Event
Burn, Hand, Leg, Mold, Molten Slag, Neck, Water
NAICS
331110
Inspection type
Referral
Activity number
#345651780
Employer profile
JSW STEEL USA OHIO, INC.
Summary number
221413511
Report ID
0522500

Event description

Employee suffers multiple third degree burns from eruption

Investigation abstract

At 12:45 p.m. on November 15, 2021, an employee was stirring mold with a metal rod on Tundish Car #1 prior to capping the mold. As the molten metal was emptied from the tundish, an eruption occurred when slag contacted water in the spray chamber. The employee suffered multiple third-degree spot burns to the employee's neck, right hand, and right leg. The employee was hospitalized.

Victim

  1. #1 Hospitalized Age 28 M

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    0

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