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Metal Recycling News July 13, 2021 05:30:52 PM

BIR Outlines Causes for Accidents at Scrap Shredding Units

Paul Ploumis
ScrapMonster Author
Nearly 53% of the accidents happened during maintenance works, the report said.

BIR Outlines Causes for Accidents at Scrap Shredding Units

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster):  The Shredder Safety Survey Report for 2019 and the updated report for 2020 showcases the findings of surveys conducted at its member companies that operate shredding plants with 1,000 hp or more motors. Incidentally, the scrap recycling industry has been cited by government agencies around the world as one among the industries that are faced with risks of workplace accidents.

According to the survey, the shredding facilities reported different types of lost-time accidents, including at least one amputation and several contusions and fractures. Also, ‘foreign body in eye’ was reported as the other most common type of injury. Almost 40% of the reported injuries were in connection with a worker’s hand or arm, as compared with 24% involving the eye, face and head.

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Nearly 53% of the accidents happened during maintenance works, the report said. Material pile and shredder feed were the most common points of accidents. Also, most accidents involved conveyors. Almost 20% of the injuries occurred during material picking process, whereas 18% occurred during conveyor repair or maintenance works.

The report states the importance of wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) by workers. It also reinforces the need to ensure use of other protection equipment such as hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and safety boots.

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