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Safety Myth - Busted! |
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Most serious non-fatal accidents involve machinery of some type. Truth or myth? |
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Considering steel mills, casting plants, forges and other factories, it makes sense that most accidents are related to working with the machinery in these inherently dangerous environments. It makes sense, but it isn’t true. l *Injuries with the highest number of days away from work are as follows. • Repetitive motion injuries: 19 days • Fires and explosions; 16 days • Falls to a lower level: 13 days • Worker motion, floors and vehicles: 10 days • Machinery related: 7 days l |
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