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Injection molding machines: Avoid the hazards | 2022-09-25 | Safety+Health

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Used in the plastics industry, thermoplastic injection molding machines “produce molded plastic parts by converting plastic pellets into molten material, injecting the molten plastic into a mold and cooling the plastic material,” OSHA says. Industries that use these machines include toy, medical device and beverage container manufacturers. Basketball shoes Injection Molding

Injection molding machines: Avoid the hazards | 2022-09-25 | Safety+Health

Among the hazards associated with these machines are crushing injuries or amputations. According to OSHA, these incidents can occur if a worker:

To help protect workers, the agency offers these recommendations:

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Injection molding machines: Avoid the hazards | 2022-09-25 | Safety+Health

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