Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025
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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221678329

67130 - METALSA STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS INC

Event
Lung, Machine Guarding, Pit, Tank, Walking Surface, Water, Work Surface
NAICS
336211
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347578155
Employer profile
67130 - METALSA STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS INC
Summary number
221678329
Report ID
0452110

Event description

Employee dies from unspecified causes, is found inside tank

Investigation abstract

On June 25, 2024, an employee working as a maintenance employee for an automobile parts manufacturer was last seen working on a carrier system near an E-coat pit. The employer implemented a search for the employee, but he was not found. The employer decided to drain the 21,000-gallon tank and discovered the employee on the bottom. The employee's body was recovered at approximately 8:30 p.m. at which time he was pronounced dead.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 57 M

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    999

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