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Hispanic Laborer is Crushed by Gantry Roller Press While Retrieving a Dropped Hammer
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2014/08/06
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Description:March 11, 2014 at 8:20 a.m. a 31- year- old Hispanic laborer working on a gantry roller press dropped a hammer he was using to tap the trusses into place. As the victim bent down to retrieve the hammer, the three other employees working with him did not see him and started the press. As the press came down the line, the victim raised up and became caught between the roller press and the legs of the press. This caused the press to jam. It wasn't until this occurred that the co-workers discovered the victim pinned by the roller carriage. The Sheriff stated that when he arrived, he found the victim face down with his legs over the guide-rail and his chest up against the table leg. To prevent future occurrences of similar incidents, the following recommendations have been made: Recommendation No. 1: Employees should ensure the work area is clear before operating moving equipment. Hazardous areas should also be marked clearly on the floor so employees are away from the danger zones when the press is in use. Recommendation No. 2: Manufacturers should consider the redesign of the roller carriage guard to extend the guard and prevent the roller press from contacting employees or other objects in its path. Recommendation No. 3: Manufacturers should consider the installation of light curtains to detect movement near the roller press before start up. Recommendation No. 4: Manufacturers should consider the installation of an audible and visual warning device to provide sufficient work area clearance time before roller press operation commences.
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Pages in Document:1-9
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NIOSHTIC Number:nn:20045925
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NTIS Accession Number:PB2015-104087
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Citation:Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, FACE 14KY012, 2014 Aug;:1-9;
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Federal Fiscal Year:2014
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Performing Organization:University of Kentucky
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Start Date:2005/07/01
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End Date:2026/06/30
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