Aluminium Worker Killed in US

NASA Photo of the Midwest United States

Last Monday a worker at an aluminium plant in the Midwest United States was killed. No information has been released by the aluminium plant regarding the accident. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) representatives entered the facility Tuesday to begin an investigation.

OSHA’s policy is to investigate fatalities when they are reported. the aluminium plant reported the incident Monday night. “We have made contact with the plant, and we have made entry into the facility,” OSHA spokesperson said. “We’re working with the company to conduct an investigation, which is ongoing.”The investigation includes talking with management and labor representatives, reviewing the company’s written safety policy and making contact with anyone else who can supply information, OSHA spokesperson said. The investigation is expected to last several weeks to a couple of months, OSHA spokesperson said.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

OSHA Standard Number: 1904.39 Reporting fatalities and multiple hospitalization incidents to OSHA.