Alcast, LLC dba Alcast Company
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Thermal burns degree unspecified — PEORIA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Alcast, LLC dba Alcast Company | Report ID | 2025021066 |
| Address | 8821 N University St | City, State ZIP | PEORIA, ILLINOIS 61615 |
| Event Date | February 3, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Molten metal, slag |
| Secondary Source | Water, liquids nonchemical | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331521 | Inspection # | 1801999 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.79000, -89.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a mold machine when a pouring ladle that was coated with a water-based paste was submerged in molten aluminum. The moisture caused an explosion, resulting in severe burns over his body.
Incident Summary
On February 3, 2025, a worker at Alcast, LLC dba Alcast Company in PEORIA, ILLINOIS suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the multiple body parts unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with molten metal, slag identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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