The Wrong Way To Clean A Meat Mixer/Blender

meat-pack-mechanical-engineering-failure

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…

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Importance of the Safety-Prop

hydraulic hoist

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…

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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…

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Conveyor Modifications Result in Injury

Pallet Accident

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…

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Pedal to the Metal

Crane Accident Expert

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…

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