ArcelorMittal
Fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet — Fractures and burns — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | ArcelorMittal | Report ID | 2019066138 |
| Address | 3060 Eggers Ave | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44105 |
| Event Date | June 18, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and burns | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331110 | Inspection # | 1409820 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.46000, -81.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee working on an elevated platform fell 25 feet through the oxygen load opening, landing on the lower level of a basic oxygen furnace. The employee was attempting to arrest flames while tapping steel. The employee suffered multiple fractures and second degree burns.
Incident Summary
On June 18, 2019, a worker at ArcelorMittal in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered fractures and burns to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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