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Fatal 5 – Operator of dry screen plant injured by door blown in strong winds

LOCATION:
QUARRY
ACTIVITY:
PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING
SUB ACTIVITY:
SCREENING
ALERT STATUS:
Normal
DATE ISSUED:
16/08/2023 20:23:27
INCIDENT No:
03661

TITLE
Fatal 5 – Operator of dry screen plant injured by door blown in strong winds
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

WHAT HAPPENED

 

The injured person had gone to shut down a company dry screen plant (Chieftain 1400) for the morning break. The normal routine when shutting down the machine is to open the side panel, switch off the conveyors and to let the engine idle for a short time to cool down before switching the engine off; whilst the engine is cooling down, the operator goes to check the readings on the belt weigher leaving the door open.

When the operator returned to the controls the door was caught by strong winds and swung towards him.  His instinct was to try and stop the door from slamming shut and he put out his left hand.  The door struck his hand, causing injury as a result of the impact.  The injuries he sustained included a bruised finger, swollen hand and a suspected small tear in his rota cuff, keeping him off work for up to 6 weeks.

Screen door shut

Screen door open

KEY FINDINGS

  • Design - There was no facility to secure the door in the open position
  • Weather – No account was taken of the windy conditions
  • Procedure - It was normal practice to leave the door open after switching off the conveyor, leaving the engine to cool down. There was nothing in the procedures relating to leaving the door open or closed

 

ACCIDENT / INCIDENT IMAGES




LEARNING POINTS / ACTIONS TAKEN

 

HOW COULD THIS HAVE BEEN AVOIDED

  • Fitting the machine door with a stay for securing in the open position (New plant have door stays fitted as standard).
  • Procedure could have specified door to be closed if left unattended.
  • Stop and Think – The adverse weather conditions should have prompted a Take 5 pre task risk assessment.
  • Capture any previous incidents via the near miss / hazard alert system

KEY REVIEW POINTS

  • Review similar plant to ensure suitable means of securing doors.
  • Review all doors and shutters to ensure suitable means of securing when open, e.g. offices, vehicles, etc?
  • Do inspections of hired and company equipment require revising to include securing mechanisms for door stays, engine covers, etc?
  • Is Near Miss / Hazard Alert reporting actively and regularly promoted?
Require completion of Take 5 assessments in adverse weather, including whenever there are weather warnings
LEARNING POINTS / ACTIONS IMAGES


LOCATION:
QUARRY
ACTIVITY:
PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING
SUB ACTIVITY:
SCREENING
ALERT STATUS:
Normal
DATE ISSUED:
16/08/2023 20:23:27
INCIDENT No:
03661


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