[Summary translation prepared by Business & Human Rights Centre]

Worker at Solikamsk Magnesium Plant suffered leg burns from molten metal, 10 March 2025

The incident occurred on March 4. In the magnesium production workshop, while replacing an electric motor on a pump in the granulation section, a worker slipped and his leg fell into a crucible containing molten potassium chloride. As a result, he sustained second- and third-degree burns from the molten metal. The burn area covered 12% of his body.

The State Labour Inspectorate in Perm Krai is investigating the accident. An inspection has been launched at the Solikamsk Magnesium Plant. The labour inspectorate also noted that last year inspectors had already carried out a check at the plant after a titanium sponge sorter was pinned against the guard of a titanium crusher receiving table by a container. At that time, the inspection found that the causes of the accident were violations of the technological process, lack of supervision over the work being carried out, and workers operating without high-visibility vests.