AXIS, ALABAMA—
SSAB Alabama Inc.
Ignition of clothing · Thermal burns third degree or higher
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at SSAB Alabama Inc., 12400 Highway 43 North, AXIS, ALABAMA 36505 on — Thermal burns third degree or higher, affecting the Leg(s) unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was lancing the slide gate on a drained ladle. The employee pulled the trigger while trying to remove the second pipe and some oxygen flowed out of the line and saturated his uniform. The employee was on the third lance pipe when slag and sparks flew in his direction causing his flame resistant uniform to ignite. The employee sustained third-degree burns to his legs.
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AXIS, ALABAMA—
SSAB Alabama, Inc.
An employee was working in an area where melted steel was being transported in a ladle. The metal burned through the ladle and production halted. When the employee stepped into a patch of dirt, hot debris particles flew between his fire safety boot and his pants, causing third-degree burns on his left leg and foot. He was hospitalized.
AXIS, ALABAMA—
SSAB Alabama, Inc.
An employee was bending lance pipes when he slipped and struck the edge of a pallet carrier. He suffered facial injuries.
AXIS, ALABAMA—
SSAB Alabama, Inc.
An employee was using a wrench to loosen a nut to adjust the vibrating conveyor system of the alloy system hopper. The wrench came off the bolt and the employee fell 6-feet 10-inches. The employee struck their head and sustained lacerations requiring fifteen staples and hospitalization.
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