FACTS
- Crush Injuries Between Units: Standing between a tractor and an implement during hitching can result in workers being pinned or crushed if the tractor rolls or reverses unexpectedly.
- Unexpected Equipment Movement: If the parking brake isn’t engaged or chocks are missing, equipment can roll or shift while workers are aligning the hitch.
- Pinch Points at the Drawbar or Hitch: Fingers and hands can be caught in moving parts like clevises, latches, or PTO couplers during hitching operations.
- Hydraulic Pressure Release: Disconnecting or connecting hydraulic lines without relieving pressure can lead to high-force fluid injection injuries.
- Improper Communication: Lack of […]
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