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MSHA Safety Alert – Electrical Solenoid Safety

U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Protecting Miners’ Safety and Health Since 1978 SAFETY ALERT Continuous Mining Machine Safety Inadvertent movement of remotely-controlled continuous mining machines has been observed in cases where solenoids, associated with hydraulic valve banks, were damaged. The solenoids were damaged by “side loading” due to contact with a…...

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PHMSA ALERT: Recycling and Disposal of Compressed Gas Cylinders

PHMSA has become aware of instances where marked and unmarked cylinders have being taken to recycling facilities for disposal while still containing compressed gases and other hazardous materials. Cylinders that have not been purged of their contents can pose a serious risk to health and safety.  In the event of a catastrophic failure, the sudden release…...

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Counterfeit Portable Fire Extinguishers

The Coast Guard has recently become aware of counterfeits of U.S. Coast Guard approved portable fire extinguishers manufactured by Amerex Corporation and Buckeye Fire Equipment. Both companies are major producers of genuine approved fire extinguishing equipment and serve a worldwide market. These counterfeit extinguishers present a significant safety hazard. Their capability to extinguish a fire…...

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Safety Advisory: Unauthorized Marking of Compressed Gas Cylinders

This notice advises the public that PHMSA has confirmed the marking, service and/or sale of certain high pressure DOT specification cylinders marked with a requalification identification number (RIN) without performing a valid hydrostatic requalification test. Kraus Fire Equipment Co. marked DOT cylinders as tested without approval from the Associate Administrator to requalify DOT cylinders and…...

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Product Inspection Advisory Notice – Immediate Action Required; FallTech Lanyards, Rebar Chain Assemblies , Harness/Lanyard Combos, and Roofer’s Kits

Products Involved:  FallTech Lanyards, Rebar Chain Assemblies , Harness/Lanyard Combos, and Roofer’s KitsManufacture Dates: 01/01/2012 through 01/25/2013Serial Numbers: 0776186 through 1218826 Please be advised that all hooks on all FallTech Lanyards, Rebar Chain Assemblies, Harness/Lanyard Combos and Roofer’s Kits with manufacturing dates of 01/01/2012 through 01/25/2013 should be inspected immediately in accordance with this notice. During its regular…...

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FATAL KEG accident photos released by OSHA

On April 24, 2012, an employee of a brewery was fatally injured when a plastic keg he was cleaning with pressurized air exploded.  In the aftermath of the accident, investigators from OSHA visited the facility to document the circumstances. They recently released the following photographs:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this...

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Fluke is voluntarily recalling certain 373, 374, 375 and 376 Digital Clamp Meters

January, 2013 Dear Fluke Customer: Fluke is voluntarily recalling certain 373, 374, 375 and 376 Digital Clamp Meters that were manufactured between September 1, 2010 and October 31, 2012. The models and serial numbers affected are listed in the table below. Model Family Manufacture Dates Starting Serial No. Ending Serial No. Fluke-376 Sep 2010 –…...

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Genie Safety Notice (Secondary Lift Cylinder Replacement)

SAFETY NOTICE 120016 Date: December 6, 2012 Models and Serial Numbers Affected:  Z-80: Z8008-2064 to Z8008-2113 Subject: Secondary Lift Cylinder Replacement Issue: Genie has received a report of a failed secondary lift cylinder on one of the machines listed above. Genie has determined that all affected cylinders must be replaced. If the affected cylinder fails, the…...

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Safety Notice 120002 Supplement (Genie Motor Controller Failure)

Date: December 18, 2012 Subject: Motor Controller Failure Models: TZ-34: TZ3410-133 to TZ3410-335; TZ3411-101 to TZ3411-316; TZ-50: TZ5010-135 to TZ5010-306; TZ5011-101 to TZ5011-268 This letter is a supplement to Safety Notice 120002 dated March 18, 2012.  The attached Safety Notice 120002 (Rev 12-18-2012 ) is being re-issued to the following: Customers who purchased motor controller P/N 96769, kit P/N…...

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CAUTION – DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE CLEANING WITH (MSHA Hotwork Alert)

When cleaning grease or other materials off of the different type parts, do you recognize what is going on in the atmosphere? Is there a build up of the clean up material? Do you let the build up of the material dissipate in the atmosphere before doing any type hot work? Did you remove any…...

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Safety Alert Notice – grinder accident w/ modified grinder

An accident occurred at XXXXXXXXX power station construction project involving a 100mm grinder. The operative had cut metal cable tray with the grinder and was trying to turn the machine off with his thumb. When the switch would not move he adjusted his grip to look at the switch and in doing so, caught the…...

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Pinch Point and the Wrong Tool

We slide these platforms on trailers prior to setting containers upon them. They are secured, once aligned, via four legs, bolts and nuts. Our guy was trying to stop the leg when his co-worker pushed the platform. Using the ratchet placed his fingers close to the platform, and the ratchet rolled. Injury from the pinch…...

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