1. Avoid manual shifting of heavy materials
INCIDENT
A painter and a helper were rolling a 20” - 600# blind flange to shift into the painting
bay after grit blasting. While doing so, the painter slipped and lost balance thereby
releasing flange but stretching his hands on floor to arrest his fall. Unfortunately, flange
tilted and fell on his left hand fingers which sustained crushed injuries.
ROOT CAUSES:
Manually shifting heavy flange (387 kg.)
Lack of supervision
Lateral Learning
Avoid manual shifting of heavy materials
Recommended Actions:
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Distribute to all contractors
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Avoid manual shifting of heavy materials
Contact MSE511 for further information or visit HSE website LTI No Alert No 24 January 2011