Worker at the Petropavlovsk bakery covered her hand with pastry dough
A terrible mishap at a Petropavlovsk bakery leaves a worker injured
Recent events at a local bakery in Petropavlovsk have left a female employee in need of medical attention. As per reports by Liter.kz quoting Qazaqstan Media, the unfortunate incident took place on June 13.
In a distressing turn of events, the woman's hand got caught in a dough mixer. The aftermath led to a right hand fracture and amputation of one of her fingernail phalanxes. Post-lunch, she was hurriedly taken to a multi-profile city hospital for treatment.
It's to be noted that the injured individual was born in 1977.
Not so recently, on June 12, another worker met with an accident while performing repairs at great height. He is currently receiving treatment at the hospital with grave injuries.
Unraveling Common Causes of Mixer Mishaps
In the wake of the incident, it's crucial to address the preventive measures and precautions for safe operation of dough mixers in bakeries. Here's a lowdown on some essential safety guidelines:
Safety First Measures
- Installed and Maintained Right: Ensure that all mixers are correctly installed and maintained as stated in the manufacturer's guidelines. Regular checking for signs of wear and tear is a must.
- Electric Safety: NRTL-list annual checks for the appliances to validate they meet safety standards. Using mixers in damp conditions or overloading must be avoided.
- Operational Prudence: Correct attachments must be used, and the mixer should never be left unattended during operation. Keep children and unauthorized personnel away from mixers too.
Guard and Hygiene
- Bowl and Guard Safety: Use a safety guard to prevent direct contact with the mixer bowl, and make sure it's securely in place before starting the mixer.
- Temperature Consciousness: Handle hot dough with care and regulate the mixer speed accordingly to prevent damage or burns.
- Cleanliness: Regular cleaning is essential to maintain hygiene and avoid bacterial buildup.
Training and Troubleshooting
- Sufficient Training: Ensure that all staff are adequately trained to handle and maintain the mixer. Closely monitor new employees until they're comfortable with the equipment.
- Troubleshooting:Identify common issues like high motor temperature or abnormal noise and take remedial steps like reducing load or lubricating the mixer as needed.
Following these guidelines will help make bakeries safer and reduce the probability of accidents in the kitchen.
Meanwhile, keep a tab on some other unfortunate incidents that occurred in the vicinity recently.
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- The recent workplace-wellness incident at a Petropavlovsk bakery, involving a worker who was injured after her hand got caught in a dough mixer, underscores the importance of health-and-wellness in the general-news arena.
- In the wake of the incident, it's crucial to implement safety measures and guidelines for the proper operation of dough mixers, as outlined in science and health-and-wellness articles, to prevent similar accidents.
- As alarming incidents such as the Petropavlovsk bakery mishap and other accidents related in the general-news section continue to surface in Kazakhstan, it's essential for workplaces to prioritize safety and implement preventive measures to maintain a safe and healthful environment for all employees.
