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Construction Site Injuries: Caught In - Or Between Heavy Machinery

Caught In - Or Between Heavy Machinery
Accident Type:
Caught in or Between
 
Weather Conditions:
Clear
Type of Company:
Street Paving Contractor
Size of Work Crew:
1
Union or Non-union:
Non-Union
Worksite Inspections Conducted (1926.20(b)(2)):
Yes
Designated Competent Person on Site (1926.20(b)(2)):
Yes
Employer Safety Health Program:
Yes
Training and Education for Employees (1926.21(b)):
Yes
Craft of Deceased Employee(s):
Ironworker
Age & Sex:
22-Male
Time on the Job:
1 day
Time on Task:
3 Hours

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT

A laborer was steam cleaning a scraper. The bowl apron had been left in the raised position. The hydraulically controlled apron had not been blocked to prevent it from accidently falling. The apron did fall unexpectedly and the employee was caught between the apron and the cutting edge of the scraper bowl. The apron weighted approximately 2500 pounds.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Employer shall instruct each employee to recognoze and avoid unsafe conditions applicable to his work environment.  

Bulldozer and scraper blades and similar equipment shall either be fully lowered or blocked when being repaired or not in use.

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