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Prepared on 26 October 2006
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Case Study 6
Brief Description
Steel plate involved
Synopsis
A machine that two co-workers were trying
to service was barricaded with a guard. In
order to remove the guard, one worker
operated an overhead gantry crane to shift
it.
After shifting the guard, the workers saw an
opening in the metal grating between the
machine and the guard.
Synopsis
Therefore, the workers proceeded to search
for a cover for this opening and saw a steel
plate lying on the ground.
The workers proceeded to lift the plate.
While they were lifting the steel plate and
almost flipping the steel plate over, one of
the workers fell into the opening below the
steel plate.
The worker was sent to the hospital but
subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
Corrective Measures
Paint warnings on top of the covers to warn
persons against removing the steel plates.
Better design of steel covers to prevent
similar accidents.
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