Safety Flash
UK HSE: Worker loses fingers in crush injury during lifting operations
UK HSE: Worker loses fingers in crush injury during lifting operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 26/17
- Hand and Finger InjuriesLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Crushing and pinch pointsDropped objectsHand and finger injuries
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresOperational supervision
Summary
A worker lost fingers when lifting chains slipped and an entrance gate fell onto his hand during guide-roller repairs. The gate, weighing over 400 kg, was lifted with a forklift and shortened four-leg chain. The flash highlights the inspector’s call for safe working methods, training and effective supervision.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Summary
The UK HSE reports that a company has been sentenced after a worker lost his middle two fingers at work
IMCA SF 26/17. Themes: hand and finger injuries, lifting operations, line of fire.