Mechanical and Safety Engineering (MASE) Product Failure Injury Report
Product involved: Rubber press
What happened: A man was injured when he became entrapped and pulled into the nip point of a rubber press while feeding material into the press
Injuries: Arm
Recommendations: Protecting workers from in-running nip points such as where two rollers meet is important. At no time should a person be able to access the nip point of a press while it is operating. Standard methods for safeguarding these types of machine hazards includes interlocked guards, light curtains, pressure mats, barrier guards, guarding by distance, body bars and other methods.
OSHA/Standard violations?: Yes
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Hand Held Mixer Accident
MASE Product Failure Injury Report
Product involved: Hand Held Mixer
What happened: A woman's finger became caught in a hand held electric blender while she was holding the edge of the bowl.
Injuries: Tendon damage to finger
Recommendations: Hand held mixers are relatively low power, but can still maim and injure fingers. Since hand held mixers have an unguarded nip point, distance from the hazard is essential. Deep, heavy bowls that do not require hand stabilization will help deter users from getting near the hazard. Counter top stand mixers do not require stabilization, and use deep bowls to increase the distance to the hazard.
OSHA/Standard violations?: no
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Michelman Rod Coater Accident
MASE Product Failure Injury Report
Product involved: Michelman Rod Coater MRC 1000
What happened: Worker became entangled in nip point while cleaning off roller
Injuries: Unknown
Recommendations: Ensure adequate interlocking to prevent access to moving machinery, use of brakes and interlocking to prevent removal of access panels while machine is coming to a stop, two hand jog control and access control for cleaning operations, warnings, training
OSHA/Standard violations?: Unknown
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