Man drowns in vat of sulfuric acid

Wow, this sounds horrific. It brings up images of horror movies like "Darkman."

The 18-year-old was working at a PC board manufacturer in Redwood City, California, when he was overcome with fumes, passed out, and fell into the vat. He was not wearing facial protection, as he should have been.

Initial reports say he drowned, but I can imagine all sorts of horror film scenarious of melting flesh, etc. I just hope he stayed unconscious after falling in.

The Coastal Circuits Factory will remain closed while Cal-OSHA conducts an investigation.