What happened: Worker severely lacerated while using alligator shear. Shear controlled with a foot pedal, allowing worker's hands to be in point of operation when shear was engaged.
Injuries: Unknown
Recommendations: Provide adequate guarding and interlocking to keep operator away from point of operation. Elimination of foot pedal recommended, two hand control is recommended to help ensure hands are safe. Clamping devices may allow material being cut to be secured without the use of the operator's hands. Light curtains could be used for increased safety. Operator hand tethers could prevent access to the point of operation while still allowing the work piece to be held by hand.
OSHA/Standard violations?: Unknown
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