Mechanic injures hand while operating a construction hoist
Incident Investigation
Mechanic injures hand while operating a construction hoist
August 27, 2019
Elevating Devices
Reference Number:
II-915189-2019 (#15006)
Location: Burnaby
Regulated industry sector: Elevating Devices
Incident overview
During a hoist raise, the licensed mechanic was operating the hoist in one hand while gripping the slowdown bar in another. The lower mounting bracket of the slowdown bar came into contact with a tower brace, causing an injury to the mechanic’s hand.