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The caught in/under/between
category of injuries has consistently ranked highest among occupational
injuries in agriculture, forestry and commercial fishing (AFF).
Most machines found in AFF have moving parts that can cause injury.
In addition to machinery, harvested timber and livestock also pose a
danger. The most common caught in/under/between incidents involve
workers being caught in machinery or being pinned between equipment and
another solid object such as livestock, trees or timber.
Caught in/under/between
incidents can occur due to incorrect hitching practices, not being
visible to the equipment operator, inadequate safety guards on equipment
or improper lighting in livestock handling situations.
What are some of the things
you can do to prevent caught in/under/between incidents?
 Become familiar with equipment; know where the
pinch, shear, wrap, cut and cushion points are located.- Know where pull-in areas on equipment are
located.
- Always shut down machinery before attempting
repairs or inspection.
- Make sure all equipment guards are in place and
properly secured.
- When hitching or unhitching equipment, stand to
the side so that you are clearly visible to the equipment operator.
- Leave an escape route around machinery, logs,
trees or livestock to prevent being pinned between objects.
- Never enter an enclosed area with livestock
unless it is equipped with a man-gate.
- Always avoid the kicking region when approaching
livestock.
Resources:
Caught in-between injuries
in logging industry
Secondary Injury
Prevention: Caught-in, Caught-between, or Struck by Objects
Dairy Farm Workers-Caught
in, Under or Between Injuries
Orchard Workers – Caught
in/under between injuries
Monthly Blast written
by Vanessa Casanova, PhD, Applied Research Manager for the SW Ag Center.
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