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Posted By Ash Solanki
When an air driven kango type chisel was being used, there was a catastrophic failure of the chisel at the neck, and a sliver of metal flew out and caused a minor injury, have other people come across this before? and share root causes of failure?
Thanks
Ash
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Posted By CFT
Ash
Have you notified the manufacturer of said equipment in case a recall is necessary? I was once aware of a well known water feed disc cutter that had a recall but not the PC you suggest.
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Posted By Chris Jerman
Yes I have. Actually due to incorrect use of the chisel as it happens. However, failure of this kind set the case precedent for 'patent and latent' defects many years ago. The chisel should be returned to the manufacturer if possible and an examination undertaken.
The case centered around the question 'Is the employer liable for failure in items bought in good faith where a defect would only be apparent at the point of failure?'
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
Ash
You need to look at some of the management issues on this one
A tool used incorrectly or the wrong tool for the job raise questions around
1 Supervision
2 Training needs - Operative and supervisor
3 Adequate instructions given for work
4 Selection of systems of work
5 Purchasing systems
6 Selection of competent person for task
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Posted By Ash Solanki
Robert / Chris / CFT,
Thanks for your responses, and good advice. Progressing contacting the manufacturer via the company that hired the equipment. Consultant metallurgist now involved, also reviewing training requirements.
Regards
Ash
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