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Our Personal Protective Equipment Could Save Your Life.
Acquired from the OSHA website.
Accident 014543102 - Report ID: 0418100
Event Date: 01/21/1985
The employees were preparing to centrifugally cast a stainless steel
tube. They moved about 600 pounds of molten steel from an induction furnace
to the front of a casting machine. Water (for cooling) from a previous cast
had not properly drained. A small amount remained under the pouring spout
of the centrifugal casting machine. The bull ladle had been unlatched prior
to the melter being made ready to pour. The melter tipped over and contacted the
turning handles. The ladle tipped, spilling molten steel. The molten steel struck the water,
which instantly vaporized. The resulting explosion caused molten steel to splash onto employees #1 through #3.
The three employees were wearing aluminized coats, hard hats, face shields and leggings. They
suffered 1st and 2nd degree burns over less than 20 percent of their bodies (mostly to their neck and face).
The Key phrase in this report is the people were wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Many people view protective clothing as bothersome, expensive and in some cases a waste of time. When we read this OSHA accident report,
we see that to be bothered with wearing a coat or a face shield could make the difference between life or death.
Silver Needle Inc. understands that accidents happen. We have spent many years researching and designing PPE
to help prevent serious injury. We welcome calls regarding PPE problems and will be glad to recommend appropriate safety clothing for your needs.
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