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Operational Alert’s, inform Signal Mutual Members of serious incidents or a significant near-miss within the Mutual. If you have similar operations, please share this Operational Alert with operation managers, supervisors, equipment operators, and all affected employees. It is imperative that management, at all levels review their operations for similar hazardous conditions, acts, and their controls.
Two workers were using a hydraulic spreader with a saddle to fit a plate to a frame. One worker held the saddle and spreader in place while the second applied minimal holding pressure. The saddle was not tacked in place and was held only by the force of the spreader against the saddle.
Operational Alert: Shipyard Worker Struck By Hydraulic Spreader
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