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Mechanic lets hose reel fall, hitting fellow mechanic below.
Mechanic A let fall the hose reel for the hinged fork by mistake, when he removed it for repair. It landed on the head of Mechanic B, who happened to be just below, engaged in overhauling the brake system. The reel hit the left side of his head, causing a deep cut. .



Corrective Action
1. Take precautions to ward off fall of parts before starting with the work..
2. In work of pair or more, determine signals beforehand and make a start on the actual work only after confirmation.


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