Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Marietta Industrial Enterprises, Inc, 459 Blueknob Rd, MARIETTA, OHIO 45750
on — Fractures and burns, affecting the Multiple body parts n.e.c..
Final narrative
On May 28, 2024, an employee was pouring zirconium into a hopper. The zirconium caught on fire and the employee's shirt also caught on fire. The employee jumped down the stairs of the platform to escape the fire and sustained a broken left ankle. The employee also sustained second degree burns to their back and upper arms.
Hospitalized Multiple body parts n.e.c. Flammable solids n.e.c.
Mining operation
This is a mining-sector employer (NAICS 212393). For MSHA mine-safety and violation records for this operator, see miningincidents.org →
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