Explosion at Algoma Steel’s #7 Blast Furnace Injures 5 Workers, Prompting Investigation
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – Algoma Steel is currently investigating a significant slag explosion that resulted in five individuals being taken to Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday night. Laura Devoni, the director of corporate affairs at Algoma Steel, confirmed that the explosion occurred around 10 p.m. at the north casting floor of the company’s #7 blast furnace. She did not provide any details about the condition of the workers, but she did state that they …