On November 30, 2010, a 33 year- old mechanic with 14 years of experience died at a crushed stone operation. The victim and a coworker were working under the rear portion of a ten-wheeled truck that was suspended by rigging attached to a hoist. The chain holding the truck slipped off the hook and the truck fell, killing the victim and injuring the other person.
Best Practices
- Establish safe work procedures before a task is performed and ensure that the safe work procedures are followed.
- Train persons to recognize the hazards of working under suspended loads.
- Securely block equipment against hazardous motion while performing maintenance work.
- Train all persons regarding the proper selection and use of lifting devices and rigging equipment.
- Use lifting devices and rigging that are compatible with the load being lifted.
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