Incidents & Accidents

The injured employee was assisting the cross-cut operator by loading components onto the machine. While doing so, he accidentally stepped on the activation pedal, which caused the machine to start. As a result, his middle finger sustained a deep laceration.

The injured employee was assisting the cross-cut operator by loading components onto the machine. While doing so, he accidentally stepped on the activation pedal, which caused the machine to start.

Check whether activation pedals on similar machines are guarded or protected against accidental activation. Confirm that machines are isolated while anyone loads, unloads, or clears components. Remind employees who assist operators to stay aware of foot position and keep clear of pedals.

Employee cut her finger on a broken coffee jug.

While the cleaner, Sindesiswe was washing a broken coffee jug she cut her right hand on the broken part of the jug opening

Coffee jug was discarded. Risk assessment to be carried out on the washing of dishes. Planned job observation to be carried out on the cleaners washing dishes.

Injured was crossing the staircase of the round table coveyor staircase when he transferred his weight to the his right knee on the last step. He had 3 point contact on the staircase and did not fall. This resulted in him twisting the knee that resulted in infection. Incident occurred after the injured clocked out and was on his way to collect his vehicle.

Employee descended the staircase across the conveyor when he felt a pain in his knee. He had 3 point contact and did not fall or lose his balance. He did not miss a step during the incident.

Toolbox talk -Informed all employees of the risk of stairs and the importance of 3 point contact Assess staircase and correct to SANS 400 standards Review area based risk assessment

Employee dropped a I-Beam on his ancle.

Employee was moving a heavy I-Beam while busy with construction. The I-Beam slipped and fell on his Ancle

Ergonomics Toolbox Talk

Employee fell onto his back.

Employee was attempting to loosen a nut on the blowing machine and the nut would not come loose. The employee used his full weight to pull against the spanner. When the bolt came loose he fell onto his back.

One on one was held with the employee. Flogging spanners to be sourced. Risk assessment to be completed on the use of flogging spanners.

During the cutting of 38x38 material (four pieces at a time), one of the pieces became unstable and was ejected from the cutting area, striking the employee’s left thumb.

The injured employee was present at the cross-cut area when the designated operator temporarily left the workstation. In order to avoid interrupting production, the employee, who was not assigned to operate the machine proceeded to run the x-cut. During the cutting of 38x38 material (four pieces at a time), one of the pieces became unstable and was ejected from the cutting area, striking the employee’s left thumb. The employee sustained a thumb injury and was referred for medical treatment.

Update the cross-cut risk assessment to include the cross-cutting of BB. Review and update Work Instruction.