EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Compressor with pressure vessel Rotenbach “AIR COMPRESSOR” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0009/15
Summary
null A body part (such as a foot) or the clothing of the user may be caught in the rotating parts (V-belt transmission), giving rise to a tractive force and thus a risk of crushing.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Compressors with pressure vessel and V-belt drive
What is the risk?
- null A body part (such as a foot) or the clothing of the user may be caught in the rotating parts (V-belt transmission), giving rise to a tractive force and thus a risk of crushing.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 25/09/2014
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