ArcelorMittal Dofasco experienced what is referred to as a “bleeder pop” at one of our blast furnaces (this is where we utilize coke made from coal and lime stone to make liquid iron. Liquid iron is then used to create liquid steel).

The incident happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. this morning and lasted for 15 seconds. The incident was reported immediately to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and our environment team has conducted an investigation into the incident and its full impact. The release caused particulate (combination of iron, ore fines, coke fines, carbon and coal) to fall onto industrial property but did not extend into the community, away from our property.

Bleeder pops are common to all blast furnaces and happen when a safety valve is released because pressure in the furnace is too high.

About ArcelorMittal Dofasco

About ArcelorMittal Dofasco ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Canada’s largest producer of flat carbon steel and is part of the world’s largest steel and mining company. Headquartered in Hamilton, ON, with more than 4,500 employees each year we ship 4.5 million net tons of high-quality flat carbon steel to partners in automotive, energy, packaging and construction which are used in increasingly lighter, stronger and more sustainable products – from cans to cars. Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. High performance steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future. For more information about ArcelorMittal Dofasco, please visit: http://dofasco.arcelormittal.com/

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