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Dismantled rollers pinch worker's fingers.
A mechanic replaced a set of track rollers on a hydraulic excavator. He loaded the dismantled rollers on a truck, when one of the loaded rollers started to roll toward him and hit his fingers against another roller. They were injured as a result. .



Corrective Action
1. Pay special attention to round or cylindrical parts that are unstable, when placing them on a floor. Use a roll stopper for them without fail.
2. Climb on the body to do the work for fear of inviting lumbago.


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