An unexpected issue in the process required the KOBM furnace to be emptied, which caused the emissions. Emissions from basic oxygen steelmaking are comprised mostly of iron oxide and calcium carbonate dust and are an orange-brown colour due to the oxidized iron in the particulate matter.
The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks was notified immediately and teams worked to remedy the situation quickly, returning to normal processes. In addition, a root cause analysis is being undertaken to ensure this does not happen again.
From approximately 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 20, ArcelorMittal Dofasco experienced a series of eight short visible emissions from the basic oxygen steelmaking plant.
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