Two weeks
ago in the Midwest United States, two workers were hurt in a vapor incident at
an automobile engine casting facility.
One was taken to the hospital.
Company spokesperson told local radio, the
workers were hurt when water or moisture came into contact with hot metal
Thursday afternoon.
The plant is open and the workers are expected to be OK.
The APSB
has never heard of an molten aluminium steam explosion referred to as a vapor
incident. Nevertheless in this incident moisture and molten aluminium came into
contact and two workers were injured. The exact circumstances are unknown,
except for that it was raining prior to the incident. The factory was built
around 1920. One possible theory is that the factory roof had holes in it that
allowed for the water to enter.
The APSB wishes the injured workers a quick
recovery.
Have you ever heard of a molten aluminium steam explosion referred to
as a vapor incident?
Over the years I have heard many ways spokespeople have described their company's incidents. Not all have made sense. I normally just chalk it up to the experts not explaining it correctly to the speaker... or the speaker not taking notes.
ReplyDeleteIt is a pleasure to see a posting that is not trying to sell metal or advertise a position. Thank you for the reference.
ReplyDeleteAPSB wonders if a vapor incident is recordable on the OSHA 300 Log.
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