Man is hit by 'panelão' with foundry material and dies in RS; two are injured
Quick Look
- A worker died after being hit by a pan containing foundry material at the Tomé company in Rio Grande do Sul, according to the Ministry of Labor and Employment.
- Two colleagues were injured and their health status was not reported.
- The area has been cordoned off and authorities are investigating the accident.
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Why It Matters
The accident occurred at the Tomé company in Rio Grande do Sul, where casting equipment broke, hitting a worker with a 'panel' of hot material.
Man is hit by 'panelão' with foundry material and dies in RS; two are injured — Photo: MTE/Disclosure
According to the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE), a piece of equipment broke. As a result, a "panelão" with foundry material at the Tomé company hit the worker, who died on the spot.
The other two co-workers were injured, but their condition was not known.
The accident area was cordoned off. The Civil Police and the General Institute of Expertise (IGP) were at the scene to respond to the incident. The company was contacted, but did not respond until the publication of this report.
Open Questions
- What was the exact cause of the equipment rupture?
- What is the health status of the two injured colleagues?
- Will Tomé company have any legal responsibility for the accident?
