Flying bark can be a hazard to self-loading truck operator

Safety Alert Type: 
Heavy Equipment
Location: 
Campbell River
Date of Incident: 
2012-06-19
Company Name: 
Fearless Log Salvage Ltd.
Details of Incident: 

Self-loader was lifting a heavy log over a bunk lay. The operator was using the second heel rack (opposite side of boom) to get better leverage.

A piece of bark approximately 1 foot by 2 foot (30X60 cm.) tore away from the log and struck the operators hand. The impact pinched his index finger against the control lever resulting in cut.

Recommended Preventative Actions: 
  • Continually assess the potential for loose bark hazards, particularly when sap is running and bark is easier to dislodge.
  • Look for options such as sliding the log over the load rather than increasing the hazard by bringing it in close to the operator.

 

For more information: Ken Fear, Fearless Log Salvage Ltd. 250-286-6630

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