Safety Flash
Unsafe use of hand grinder with damaged disc
Unsafe use of hand grinder with damaged disc
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 25/20
- Inspection and MaintenanceLine of FireMachinery and EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment
- Line of fireMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Grinding equipment
- Risk assessment
- Vessel
Summary
This flash reports use of a grinder with a damaged disc and the potential for serious projectile injuries. It identifies inadequate hazard awareness, gaps in task risk assessment and failure to embed earlier lessons. Actions include inspecting vessel grinders and discs, discarding damaged discs and refresher abrasive-wheel safety training.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Grinding equipment; angle grinder; grinding wheel.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Grinding machine was observed as used with damaged grinding disc. Broken disc projectile could potentially cause serious injuries. Many other workers have been injured when angle grinders have kicked back, causing cuts and lacerations.
IMCA SF 25/20. Themes: inspection and maintenance, line of fire, machinery and equipment, personal protective equipment.