Caught-in / between in Plastics & rubber
Caught-in or between hazards remain a significant risk for employees working with heavy molding machinery and automated processing equipment in plastics and rubber facilities. Implementing robust safety protocols is essential for protecting your team from life-altering injuries caused by moving parts, pinch points, and unexpected machine cycles.
About 67% of related real accidents concentrate in these types.
Key prevention
- Ensure all hazardous machine parts, such as gears, rollers, and belts, are protected by fixed or interlocked guards that prevent physical access during operation.
- Enforce a strict energy control program that requires all power sources to be fully isolated and locked out before any maintenance or clearing of jams occurs.
- Install presence-sensing devices, such as light curtains or pressure-sensitive mats, to automatically stop equipment if an operator enters a restricted zone.
- Conduct regular hands-on training to ensure employees recognize the specific pinch points and crush hazards unique to their specific injection molding or extrusion machinery.
- Maintain a clear, unobstructed workspace around equipment to prevent accidental slips or trips that could lead to a worker falling into moving machine components.
Related accident cases
플라스틱 성형 기계에 직원 머리 박살
During a molding process, an employee sustained a crushing injury to their hand after it became caught in the molding machine.
An employee sustained an injury from a forming machine during a forming operation. Specific details regarding the work content and the exact cause of the accident are lacking.
성형기에서 플래시 화상을 입어 직원 부상
An employee sustained an injury when their head became caught in a molding machine during a molding operation. This incident occurred in the molding process using other rubber and plastic extrusion/molding materials.
An employee sustained a leg injury when their leg became caught in a molding machine during a molding operation. The incident occurred while handling rubber and plastic extrusion/molding materials.
An employee was injured while operating a forming machine. Specific details about the work content and cause of the accident are lacking.
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