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The retaining plate of a recoil spring assembly jig slipped, crushing a worker's fingers. |
To remove an assembled coil spring from a jig, worker A was supporting the retaining plate while worker B reached under it to try to remove the spring. When the spring started to fall, a surprised worker A suddenly moved his hands, letting the retaining plate fall and crush the hand of worker B.
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Corrective Action |
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Always use a crane when handling heavy objects. |
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Ensure that jigs are stable and mounted on a flat surface. |
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