The concerning run of serious injuries across the Region continues, with an incident last week in Spain where an employee suffered severe trauma to four fingers of one hand, when they came in to contact with the drive belts for a conveyor. It seems the employee gripped the guard as he accessed the conveyor walkway, however, there was no protection at the back of the guard.
The employee will be in hospital for at least three months as he recovers from his injuries.
This is the second incident in the Region where an employee has suffered very serious injury as a result of contact with moving machinery in less than two months, which is simply unacceptable. If we are to avoid further serious injuries and potentially fatal incidents, Operations must take action to ensure guarding and isolation arrangements meet the CEMEX Global Standards as a matter of urgency. In this particular instance the drive belts should have been fully enclosed.
Further guidance and a checklist on guarding requirements can be found via the following link: