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2020 2nd alert LTI#16 (Released Energy) Carpenter using grinder suffered groin area injury
On 21-08-2020 at 10:30 am, a third party Carpenter was working in the kitchen to install aluminum frame in the kitchen. He used angle grinder to cut an aluminum angle bar to fit on the frame. While doing so he used one hand to hold the material and second hand holding the grinder. Half way cutting through the aluminum angle bar, grinder lost contact with the aluminum piece and it came in contact with his genital area. First aid was administered by site medic and then transferred him to Haima hospital from where he was transferred to Nizwa hospital for further diagnosis and treatment.
Always ensure only approved and qualified contractor personnel work at site. Always ensure PTW for non routine jobs is in place prior doing the job. Always ensure appropriate tools are available for the task. Always ensure your body is out from line of fire while using portable cutting equipment. Always ensure supervisor is available and is supervising the job. Ensure that all employees are in compliance with “out of sight” work requirement.

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