An electrician in St. Gallen, Switzerland, survived a harrowing accident after falling into a 1300°F vat of molten aluminum at a factory. The 25-year-old man was working alongside a colleague when he fell through a trapdoor at the top of the furnace, submerging up to his knees in the molten metal. Despite the severe burns covering his body, he managed to pull himself out of the furnace and was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment.
Paramedics and doctors quickly arrived on the scene, providing immediate care before the air ambulance transported him. The police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the incident. This is not the first serious accident at the foundry; in 2014, an explosion left another worker with severe facial burns.
The incident highlights the dangers present in industrial environments and the importance of stringent safety measures. In a similar event in Iran in 2018, a factory worker narrowly escaped injury when a large vat of molten metal crashed to the floor. These occurrences serve as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance and proper safety protocols in workplaces handling hazardous materials.
As the electrician recovers, the investigation will aim to uncover any lapses in safety that contributed to the accident. The foundry’s history of severe incidents may prompt a review of their safety standards to prevent future tragedies.
