Struck-by in Metal fabrication
In the fast-paced environment of a metal fabrication shop, struck-by hazards remain a constant threat to your team's daily well-being. By proactively addressing these risks, you can foster a safer workplace culture that protects your employees from preventable impact injuries.
About 92% of related real accidents concentrate in these types.
Key prevention
- Ensure all heavy materials and finished products are securely stored or racked to prevent accidental tipping or rolling.
- Mandate the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, specifically hard hats and safety glasses, in all designated fabrication zones.
- Implement strict housekeeping protocols to keep walkways clear of scrap metal, tools, and tripping hazards that could lead to a fall into machinery.
- Verify that all overhead cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment undergo regular inspections to prevent load failures during transport.
- Establish clear physical barriers or floor markings to separate pedestrian traffic from active material handling and robotic welding areas.
Related accident cases
During press forming operations, a worker's finger was caught and amputated by a mechanical power press.
While bending a steel plate with a brake press, the steel flipped and struck the employee's jaw, causing a fractured tooth. This occurred due to improper positioning of the steel.
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During operation of a press brake, an employee suffered a fingertip amputation. The incident occurred in the compression and bending forming process, with insufficient details regarding the press and shear machinery.
An employee sustained injuries while operating a mechanical press during a press molding task.
While performing press forming work and bending down to address a filter press issue, a pry bar became caught in a grate, striking the worker's nose and upper lip and causing a laceration requiring stitches.
During press forming operations, an employee's finger was caught and amputated by the press machine.
During cutting and bending operations in the press forming process, an employee's finger was caught in a press brake, resulting in a partial amputation of the ring finger.