Scalded by molten steel when exploring the depth of the slag pool

The main process of the accident

In a welding workshop of a certain factory, a welder was standing on the side of a module to detect the depth of the slag pool when molten steel suddenly flowed out of the pool, scalding his left and right insteps and requiring hospitalization for treatment.

Main causes of the accident

(1) The welder was careless and violated regulations when testing the depth of the slag pool, which was the main cause of the accident.

(2) Poor on-site lighting was the direct cause of the accident.

(3) Insufficient safety education and safety inspections by workshop and section leaders were also the main cause of the accident.

The main preventive measures are:

(1) Strengthen safety education and operation technology training for employees, and only allow them to work after passing the examination.

(2) Strengthen hidden danger inspection and rectification work to improve employees' working conditions.

(3) Implement the safety responsibility system to stop illegal operations and illegal commands.