A worker knowingly walked into a dangerous area and was hit by a heavy object as it fell. He was working at a plant which dismantles large machinery. Metal was cut with torches and large pieces of steel would drop to the ground. The victim was hit by a chunk of steel and died of a head injury. The victim was an experienced worker. It was not part of his job to be there and his co-workers do not know why he entered the area. A highly visible, complete and continuous barrier should be in place to prevent entry into an area where […]

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