OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221414246

R.C.M. INDUSTRIES, INC. DBA AALLIED DIE CASTING COMPANY OF ILLINOIS

FRANKLIN PARK, IL· 2021-11-23T00:00:00

Event: Arm, Burn, Die Casting Machine, Ear, Face, Hose, Neck
NAICS: 331523
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #345654974
Employer profile: R.C.M. INDUSTRIES, INC. DBA AALLIED DIE CASTING COMPANY OF ILLINOIS
Summary number: 221414246
Report ID: 0524200

Event description

Employee sustains burns after hot oil is released

Investigation abstract

At approximately 2:15 p.m. on November 23, 2021, an employee cleared die-cast lines. The employee was in the process of reconnecting the hot oil hose to the die frame. The employee pulled on the hose, which came in contact with the hot oil valve, causing the hot oil to release. The employee sustained third-degree burns to the upper right arm, ear, face, and neck and was hospitalized for these injuries.

Victim

#1 Hospitalized Age 65 M

Event type
1

Occupation code
224

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