A worker is trying to remove an attachment pin to replace the
breaker attachment on a hydraulic shovel with a bucket.
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On lifting the boom slightly to make the removal easier, the breaker unit fell down, pinning the worker beneath it.
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When starting a machine, be aware of other workers and your surroundings, and take safety measures to ensure that others are out of the way. |
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Operators should only start machinery after receiving a signal from their coworkers. |
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Always carry out removal action on a flat surface, and take measures to prevent equipment from toppling over, such as placing beams beneath the machinery. |
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Source : JICOSH
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CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE ACCIDENT CASE10
