"(electrocuted) carrying out work to remove the slag from a furnace"

 

The hazard of removing dross from a furnace is sometimes overlooked in our industry. Here is a recent incident highlighting this hazard.

A worker lost his life after suffering an electric shock while carrying out maintenance work inside a plant located in the (industrial) complex.

The events occurred on Saturday night at the facilities of (aluminium company), on (location omitted).

It was said that the now deceased was carrying out work to remove the slag from a large furnace where aluminum pieces are made.

Authorities reported that while scraping the walls with a bar, he made contact with his back with a rear bar and then fell to the ground, after he allegedly suffered an electric shock, of which the voltage was not specified.

Detectives and experts from the Attorney General's Office arrived at the scene to document the case and then ordered the transfer of the body to the amphitheater.

Elements of Civil Protection from (local community and surrounding communities) went to the scene, who carried out the corresponding care work; however, the worker no longer had vital signs.

The area was cordoned off to allow ministerial elements and experts to carry out the corresponding procedures and determine the circumstances in which the accident occurred.

The authorities will continue with the investigations to clarify the facts.

We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased worker’s family, friends, and coworkers. We are at a loss to understand how the worker came into contact with a live wire while removing dross.

We will update the post when further information is available.

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