Safety Flash
Finger crushed under Tether Management System (TMS) protection guard
Finger crushed under Tether Management System (TMS) protection guard
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 07/23
- Hand and Finger InjuriesLine of FirePersonal Protective Equipment
- Crushing and pinch pointsHand and finger injuriesLine of fire
- Manual handling
- Personal protective equipment
- Machine guardingOperating and work proceduresPositive retention and reliable securingRisk assessment
Summary
A worker’s left ring fingertip was crushed while closing a Saab Seaeye TMS8 protection guard after losing grip. The flash discusses unsupported guards, cold hands, unsuitable gloves and incomplete task assessment. Included manufacturer advice specifies guard removal and refitting precautions, recommending two people and prohibiting work with only two securing pins.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Manual handling; manual lifting.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Machine guarding; machinery guards; machine guards.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Summary
A worker suffered a crushed finger when the protection guard of a Saab Seaeye TMS8 Tether Management System fell on their finger. The worker was closing and securing the protection guard and lost grip on the guard.
IMCA SF 07/23. Themes: hand and finger injuries, line of fire, personal protective equipment.