Excavator Operator Crushed
A 64-year-old operator was running an excavator in British Columbia.
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Asphalt Plant Trainee Crushed In Conveyor
Trevor was 24 years old when he died in an unguarded conveyor at an asphalt plant, where investigators concluded that several safety procedures could have prevented his death.
Crane Operator Crushed
A 55-year-old crane operator was killed when the bridge crane he was operating collapsed and crushed him.
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Washer Emits Lethal CO Gas
A 35-year-old man was found several hours after he died inside a barn he had been cleaning. He had been using a pressure washer with an 11-horsepower gasoline engine.
Ironworker Falls 50 Feet
An ironworker was standing on top of a large door which was to be attached to hinges on a building under construction. The door had been raised by a crane. After the crane lifted the
Tank And Crane Topple To Ground
An empty water tank weighing 14 tons (12.7 metric tons) was being lifted by a crane onto a water tower frame. The land around the new community water tower had been excavated the previous month
Drive Shaft Strikes Operator
A worker on a portable sawmill was killed when he was hit in the head by an unguarded drive shaft that had been displaced by the impact of heavy equipment working in the area. A
Falling Steel Bars Cause Massive Head Injuries
About mid-day a foreman and three carpenters were assisting a crane operator with the placement of a 6000 pound steel mat. The mat was constructed of approximately 80 pieces of reinforcing steel each weighing about
Crane Touches Overhead Line
A swamper working for his second day on a highway construction project was electrocuted when a crane touched an overhead power line. The crane was being used to remove one-ton cement barriers from the edge
Wood Chipper Kills Worker
Wearing gloves around moving machinery can be a recipe for disaster, as a recent fatality in Colorado illustrates.
Tower Crane Topples, Killing One
A shortage of crane operators and mechanics is being eyed as a possible contributing factor in a crane fatality in Bellevue, WA. A 210-foot (64-meter) tall tower crane flipped over and crashed into an apartment building, killing a resident.
Builder Fined After Worker Electrocuted
A home builder in Winnipeg, MB, has been fined $30,000 after a worker was electrocuted when the boom of the crane he was operating touched overhead wires.
Tugboat Slip Kills New Worker
A marina worker died of head injuries when a 30-ton tugboat slipped in a lifting harness.
Pressure Washer Used Indoors
A 35-year-old man was found several hours after he died inside a barn he had been cleaning.
Operator Crushed on Loader
A worker was fatally injured when he was crushed between the cross member of the boom lift arm and the frame of a skid-steer loader.
Machine Guard Inspection Checklist
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Safety Checklist for Machinery
If you work around or on moving machinery, take a [...]
Seven Statistics on Workplace Hand Injuries GallerySeven Statistics on Workplace Hand Injuries
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Seven Statistics on Workplace Hand Injuries
Considering how often we use our hands and the number [...]
Seven Statistics on Machine Guarding
One of the worst types of injury to experience or [...]
Seven Statistics on Nail Gun Hazards
Nail guns are powerful, easy to operate and fast at [...]
Seven Statistics on Operating Hand and Power Tools GallerySeven Statistics on Operating Hand and Power Tools
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Seven Statistics on Operating Hand and Power Tools
Workers operating hand and power tools face a wide range [...]
Seven Tips for Safe Stacking GallerySeven Tips for Safe Stacking
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Seven Tips for Safe Stacking
Properly stacked and stored materials are readily accessible and less [...]
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Employee Training Checklist GalleryCarbon Monoxide (CO) Employee Training Checklist
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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Employee Training Checklist
The risk for workplace carbon monoxide poisoning rises substantially in [...]
Equipment Checklist
We all know that pilots must go through a pre-flight [...]
Seven Statistics on Hand Tool Hazards GallerySeven Statistics on Hand Tool Hazards
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Seven Statistics on Hand Tool Hazards
Hand-powered tools may be safer than electrically powered ones, but [...]
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