The Wrong Way To Clean A Meat Mixer/Blender
Thomas J. Cocchiola, PE, CSP, Mechanical Engineering Consultant :::: Accident: A company that brands and sells meat products operates a plant with several production lines. The stainless-steel production machinery must…
Importance of the Safety-Prop
Thomas J. Cocchiola, PE, CSP, Mechanical Engineer / Safety Expert :::: Case Synopsis: An accident occurred while workers were repairing a truck equipped with a roll-off hoist and a special…
Excessive Guard Opening: Watch Your Hands!
Thomas J. Cocchiola, PE, CSP, Mechanical Safety Consultant :::: Accident: A corrugated box plant owned and operated a rotary die cutter equipped with a leading edge feeder that repetitively inserts…
Conveyor Modifications Result in Injury
Thomas J. Cocchiola, PE, CSP, Mechanical Engineer and Certified Safety Specialist :::: Accident: A serious accident occurred the first time a truck driver was making a delivery to a relatively…
Pedal to the Metal
Thomas J. Cocchiola, PE, CSP, Mechanical Engineer :::: Case Synopsis: An experienced crane operator was instructed to hoist and load 36-foot long steel rails onto the back of a flatbed…