SAFETY

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SAFETY ALERT
DATE: SUNDAY, 7TH JUNE 2009
INCIDENT:

GRINDER INJURY

A worker was cutting an aluminum roof using an angle granite grinder.

Unexpectedly, the grinder's wheel broke into pieces and hit his face causing serious
injury between somewhere his upper lips and nose (See photo below).
The injured person has given a first aid at site and then was sent to hospital for
further treatment. The doctor at the hospital recommended that the injured person
will be hospitalized for about two weeks.

Further Investigation:
Type of Grinder tool used: Makita
Grinder (Model 9006B)
Based
on
manufacturer
specification,
Makita
grinder
model 9006B recommended use,
a 6" abrasive cutting wheel with
a speed load of 10,000 rpm. But,
the worker used a 9.5" abrasive
cutting
wheel,
which
was
apparently oversized and allowed
only to run at a speed of 3400
rpm.
The 9.5" abrasive cutting wheel
was running at 10,000 rpm
which was already over rated
speed, causing the wheel broke
apart and hit the workers face.

ROOT CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT:

The worker has been warned but

ignored the advise or instruction.

Not using the required PPE -Face

Shield or Face protection.

No safety guard was fitted on the

grinding tool.

Improper use of the grinding

machine.
(Not
following
the
Manufacturer's Recommendation).