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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221533722

65823 - QUICK TURN ANODIZING LLC

Event
Explosion, Flying Object, Grease, Propelled, Sludge, Sodium Hydroxide, Struck By, Tank
NAICS
332813
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346450158
Employer profile
65823 - QUICK TURN ANODIZING LLC
Summary number
221533722
Report ID
0452110

Event description

One employee is killed and one employee is injured when stru

Investigation abstract

On January 18, 2023, Employee #1 was working alongside Employee #2 inside of a building. A tank, outside of the building, had just been filled with sludge waste, including sodium hydroxide and remnants of grease from grease traps. It was reported that smoke and/or steam was observed in and around the tank. The tank exploded and was propelled into the building, striking both Employee #1 and Employee 2. Employee #1 was killed, and Employee #2 was hospitalized as a result of unspecified injuries.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 34 M

    Event type
    1
    Occupation code
    999

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