Incident date: 2018-08-06
NAICS industry code: 332111

On August 6, 2018, at approximately 12:16 PM, a hydraulic line located at the 3,000-ton press shear station unexpectedly released pressurized hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic fluid traversed to a separate operation next to the press and landed on a hot part (small ring expander), resulting in a flash fire. As a result, two employee suffered second and third degree burns to their hands and face, requiring hospitalization.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
code_source: title: Lubricating greases, cutting oils
code_nature: title: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
code_body: title: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
severity: low