FACTS

1. Equipment Pinch Points: Workers can get hands, fingers, or limbs caught in moving parts of machinery such as rollers, gears, or excavators.
2. Caught Between Vehicles and Structures: Workers operating or walking near heavy equipment may be pinned between machines and walls, barriers, or other vehicles.
3. Trench or Excavation Collapse: Improperly shored trenches can collapse, trapping or crushing workers beneath soil or debris.
4. Material Shifting or Rolling: Unsecured pipes, lumber, or heavy materials can roll or shift unexpectedly, pinning workers against fixed objects.
5. Improper Lockout/Tagout: Servicing equipment without isolating power sources may cause sudden movement or activation, trapping workers in […]

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