Safety Flash
LTI as a result of a load dropped from lifting magnet
LTI as a result of a load dropped from lifting magnet
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 11/17
- Competence and TrainingHand and Finger InjuriesLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Dropped objectsHand and finger injuriesLine of fire
- Lifting operations
- Magnetic lifter
- Competence and trainingJob safety analysisOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
Summary
A permanent lifting magnet dropped a polished metal load onto a worker’s hand, causing a lost-time injury. Thicker protective foil reduced magnetic holding capacity, leaving no safety margin. The flash examines air-gap sensitivity, inadequate work instructions and technical understanding, and the need to share equipment limitations and undocumented practices.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Magnetic lifter; magnetic lifting device; electromagnetic lifting device.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Summary
A load dropped from a permanent lifting magnet hit a person’s hand resulting in an LTI.
IMCA SF 11/17. Themes: competence and training, hand and finger injuries, lifting operations, line of fire.