Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Cincinnati Power Press Injury

MASE Product Failure Injury Report

Product involved: Cincinnati Hydraulic Press Brake

What happened:  Worker was bending sheet metal in press brake, and was positioning metal in press when the press cycled unexpectedly.  Worker’s hand was caught in press.

Injuries: Crushing, amputation of fingers

Recommendations: Interlocked barrier guard, light curtain, two-hand control

OSHA/Standard violations?: No

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