Workers are trying to unload a drag shovel from the bed of a
two-ton truck that is resting at a construction site location that has a weak
foundation.
Two aluminum gangplanks have been placed between the ground and the truck bed |
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The gangplanks suddenly fell off the truck, the hydraulic shovel fell over, and the operator was pinned beneath it.
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| Tips for preventing similar accidents
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| 1. |
Load and unload all heavy machinery on flat, solid
surfaces. |
| 2. |
When using gangplanks, be sure that they are the proper width
and strength for the purpose for which they are being used. Gangplanks should
also be placed securely at an appropriate incline. |
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Source : JICOSH
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