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  • Tree Trimmer Falls 25 Feet from Bucket

    A 59-year-old experienced tree trimmer died after falling from an aerial bucket that got caught on a branch. He worked for his employer, a tree care service company, for 24 years as a trimmer and bucket operator.
    Washington — Case Report — 8/13/2024 — 4 Views

  • Peligro de hospitalización: Amputaciones por transportadoras de tornillo para granos

    Las transportadoras de tornillo para granos son peligrosas cuando no tienen los protectores apropiados. En años recientes, dos trabajadores sufrieron amputaciones de pie después de pararse sobre transportadoras de tornillos colocadas bajo el nivel del piso en plantas de manejo de granos de Washington. More »
    Washington — Case Report — 8/8/2024 — 4 Views

  • Hospitalization Hazard: Grain Auger Amputations

    Grain augers are dangerous when not properly guarded. In recent years, two workers suffered foot amputations after stepping into subfloor augers in Washington grain facilities. Injuries from augers are preventable! The powerful augers used to move grain pose a serious hazard to workers if necessary guards are not in place and safety precautions are not followed.
    Washington — Case Report — 7/26/2024 — 4 Views

  • Teen Worker Loses Legs to Trencher Slideshow

    A 16-year-old construction worker had both legs amputated when they were caught in a trencher. He was a high school student in a work-based learning program that allowed him to earn credit and gain job experience. He worked for his employer, a large general contractor, around nine months.
    Washington — Case Report — 7/23/2024 — 14 Views

  • Teen Worker Loses Legs to Trencher

    A 16-year-old construction worker had both legs amputated when they were caught in a trencher. He was a high school student in a work-based learning program that allowed him to earn credit and gain job experience. He worked for his employer, a large general contractor, around nine months.
    Washington — Case Report — 7/23/2024 — 14 Views

  • Preventing Truck Mechanic Deaths from Rollaways

    Two container chassis mechanics died in separate crushing incidents caused by rollaway trucks. Neither truck had parking brakes set or wheels chocked. A total of 472 bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists died between 2003 and 2020, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Struck-by incidents, including rollaways, were among the most frequent causes of fatalities. Using parking brakes and wheel chocks can prevent fatalities and injuries.
    Washington — Case Report — 7/18/2024 — 15 Views

  • Prevención de muertes de mecánicos causadas por camiones sin conductor

    Dos mecánicos de chasis de contenedores murieron en dos incidentes distintos de aplastamiento causados por camiones sin conductor. Ninguno de los camiones tenía puesto el freno de mano ni las llantas trabadas. De acuerdo con la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales (Bureau of Labor Statistics) de los Estados Unidos, un total de 472 mecánicos de autobuses y camiones y especialistas en motores diésel murieron entre 2003 y 2020. More »
    Washington — Case Report — 7/16/2024 — 14 Views

  • Un instalador de canalones cae desde el techo Slideshow

    Un instalador de 34 años y un compañero de trabajo estaban instalando canalones en una casa de dos pisos. Comenzaron el trabajo alrededor de las 6 a.m.
    Washington — Case Report — 6/10/2024 — 4 Views

  • Un instalador de canalones cae desde el techo

    Un instalador de 34 años y un compañero de trabajo estaban instalando canalones en una casa de dos pisos. Comenzaron el trabajo alrededor de las 6 a.m.
    Washington — Case Report — 6/10/2024 — 4 Views

  • Gutter Installer Falls from Patio Roof Slideshow

    A 34-year-old installer and a coworker were installing gutters on a two-story residential home. They started the job at about 6 a.m.
    Washington — Case Report — 6/10/2024 — 4 Views
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