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Struck-by

Struck-by hazards represent a persistent threat to personnel working in dynamic industrial environments where heavy machinery and moving objects are present. Implementing robust safety protocols is essential for safety managers to mitigate these risks and ensure every worker returns home unharmed at the end of their shift.

Key risk diagnosis for this task

About 61% of related real accidents concentrate in these types.

#128%
Struck by falling object
#217%
Workplace traffic accident
#317%
Struck by handled/used object

Key prevention

  • Establish clearly marked, physical barriers to separate pedestrian walkways from active heavy equipment zones.
  • Mandate the use of high-visibility personal protective equipment to ensure workers remain easily detectable by operators.
  • Implement rigorous training programs that emphasize the importance of maintaining safe distances from suspended loads and swinging machinery.
  • Utilize spotters and automated proximity detection systems to provide real-time alerts when personnel enter hazardous operational areas.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to identify and secure loose materials that could shift, fall, or be propelled by environmental forces.

Related accident cases

Electrical ShockMatch 68%

An electrical shock occurred when a worker directly contacted a live electrical component during work.

Key hazard · Electrical shock due to direct contact with live electrical components.
Prevention · Adhere to safety procedures and wear insulating protective equipment when working with electrical equipment.
Lightning strikeMatch 67%

While manually loading a loader, an employee was struck by lightning on their left shoulder and arm.

Key hazard · Lightning strike
Prevention · Cease outdoor operations and seek shelter in a safe location during severe weather.
CollisionMatch 67%

A collision occurred during transport, loading/unloading, and operation work involving a stopped machine, attributed to potential human error.

Key hazard · Contact with a stopped machine
Prevention · Minimize potential human error during operations and prevent contact with stopped machinery.
Traffic AccidentMatch 67%

An employee was fatally struck by a vehicle while on duty, classified as a workplace traffic accident.

Key hazard · The hazard involved a vehicle operating within the workplace, resulting in an employee being struck.
Prevention · Adherence to workplace vehicle safety regulations and ensuring pedestrian safety is necessary.
Electric ShockMatch 67%

An electrical shock incident occurred when a worker directly contacted a live conductor.

Key hazard · Current (Electric Shock)
Prevention · Avoid direct contact with live conductors.
Falling ObjectMatch 67%

While performing loading and unloading operations at an aggregate quarry, the worker was struck by a falling stone from their own person, resulting in a rib injury.

Key hazard · Impact from falling object (stone) during work
Prevention · Manage falling object hazards within the work area and reinforce the use of personal protective equipment.
Struck-byMatch 67%

A fatality occurred when an employee was struck by a flying object during work. The specific work content and the origin of the flying object were not specified.

Key hazard · Flying object
Prevention · Measures are needed to protect workers from flying objects.
Electric shockMatch 67%

While working with a metal rod, the worker contacted an overhead line, resulting in an electric shock.

Key hazard · Electric shock
Prevention · Avoid contact with overhead lines during work.

Related tasks

Crane heavy-liftingForklift material unloading

This accident type by industry

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