Caught between roller and belt conveyor
Title : Caught between roller and belt conveyor
Location : Factory, Perlis
Date : 30 Jul 2007
Summary of Accident:
A jaw crusher machine operator was killed when his left hand and head were caught between the roller and the belt conveyor. During the incident, the victim was instructed to clean the jaw crusher machine with the help of a colleague. After a break, the victim continued with the work alone. He switched on the machine and entered the narrow space to begin cleaning. He was found by his colleague on his back with his left hand and head caught between the roller and the belt conveyor. He died at the scene from serious head injuries.
Contributing Factors :
The victim had switched on the machine and entered the narrow space without the knowledge of the supervisor.
Results of Observation :
Lack of safe work procedures for the activity undertaken.
Classification of Accident :
Caught between objects