Cause & Consequence
- Moving, flying or falling object
Incident Location
Any Location Type
Incident Activity
Maintenance
Incident Info Source
RBG Ltd Mach-Ten Donald Garden donald.garden@rbgltd.com
Specific Incident Equipment
Diesel Driven jetting pump, high pressure rotary lance head,
Lessons Identified
Check sheets for equipment do not specifically mention hoses and nozzles. Risk assessement for the use of this equipment should include the potential for failure of this nature. Maintenace of the unit should include close inspection of this part of the equipment.
Incident Recommendations
Quarantine nozzles until manufacturer completes investigation. Issue industry wide safety alert. Although the operatives Facial Protection Equipment prevented a more serious injury an Investigation will be undertaken to find facial protection that further enhances the operator’s protection.
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