Soilmec Limited

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First report 14 Nov 2016•Latest report 14 Nov 2016

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14 Nov2016
Berkshire
Concerns raised9
1. Unavailability of a quick-reference condensed operator manual
2. Inadequate training in correct track-greasing procedures
3. Lack of permanent warning signage beside the grease nipple
1. Failure to issue existing users a warning bulletin about grease nipple failure risks
2. Failure of the manual to prohibit repairs or modifications to failed parts
3. Existing machines requiring removal of the metal plate for track greasing
4. Lack of pressure release valves within the grease nipple unit
5. Grease nipple orientation facing the greasing operator
6. Failure of the manual to require replacement of failed parts with new units
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Mr Benjamin Hugh Wylie · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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Report summary

Mr Benjamin Hugh Wylie, a 24-year-old man, died after a grease nipple detached while he was tensioning the tracks of a piling rig on a building site, expelling high-pressure grease that caused fatal injuries. Concerns included the machine’s design and pressure-release features, inadequate warnings and guidance, repair and maintenance practices, and possible deficiencies in worker training.

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How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Soilmec Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
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Unavailability of a quick-reference condensed operator manual
Wider context from the report
“(6) It was heard that the manual for the SR70 piling rig machine is always kept in the cab of the machine for use by the operator. This was described as a 350 page manual. No quick reference condensed version of key matters is available. ”
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How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Soilmec Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
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Inadequate training in correct track-greasing procedures
Wider context from the report
“(8) The evidence suggested that certain piling rig workers were not following the correct procedures for greasing the tracks suggesting that there was a training issue that needed to be addressed and possibly incorporated into the manual. ”
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How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Soilmec Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
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Lack of permanent warning signage beside the grease nipple
Wider context from the report
“(1) In the course of the evidence at the Inquest it was acknowledged that the risk of grease being expelled from the grease nipple at high pressure was recognised. No permanent warning plate or sign was attached to the machine beside the grease nipple. ”
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How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Soilmec Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
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Failure to issue existing users a warning bulletin about grease nipple failure risks
Wider context from the report
“(5) It is understood that no warning bulletin has been issued to existing users of the relevant piling rig machines warning of the risk of the grease nipple failure and potential consequences. ”
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How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Soilmec Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
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Failure of the manual to prohibit repairs or modifications to failed parts
Wider context from the report
“(7) The manual does not contain a warning to always replace failed parts on piling rigs with new units. There is no statement that repairs or modifications to failed parts should not be carried out. ”
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How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Soilmec Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
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Existing machines requiring removal of the metal plate for track greasing
Wider context from the report
“(4) The Jury heard that, in the ordinary course of use of the machine, were covered by a metal plate. However, this had to be removed in order to carry out the greasing of the tracks. Evidence was given that new machines allow greasing of the tracks with the plate in place but there are a number of existing machines in use which do not have that adaptation. ”
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How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Soilmec Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
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Lack of pressure release valves within the grease nipple unit
Wider context from the report
“(3) The evidence also given was that other piling rig manufacturers install pressure release values within the grease nipple unit that prevents pressure building up to the force that struck Ben Wylie. ”
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How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Soilmec Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
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Grease nipple orientation facing the greasing operator
Wider context from the report
“(2) The grease nipple(s) of which there is one on each side of the machine was orientated on the SR70 machine so that it was perpendicular to, rather than parallel to, the tracks. This meant that the nipple faced out towards the greasing operator. Evidence suggested that other manufacturers have the grease nipple orientated parallel to the tracks. ”
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How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Soilmec Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation
Failure of the manual to require replacement of failed parts with new units
Wider context from the report
“(7) The manual does not contain a warning to always replace failed parts on piling rigs with new units. There is no statement that repairs or modifications to failed parts should not be carried out. ”
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Reports, concerns and published responses

Reports over time

Concerns raised9

Unavailability of a quick-reference condensed operator manual

Inadequate training in correct track-greasing procedures

Lack of permanent warning signage beside the grease nipple

Failure to issue existing users a warning bulletin about grease nipple failure risks

Failure of the manual to prohibit repairs or modifications to failed parts

Existing machines requiring removal of the metal plate for track greasing

Lack of pressure release valves within the grease nipple unit

Grease nipple orientation facing the greasing operator

Failure of the manual to require replacement of failed parts with new units