EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Multi-purpose machine AVANT “AVANT 600 Series” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0727/13
Summary
null The machine is not fitted with FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure), therefore when handling objects, there is a risk of crushing (eg. the spine of the operator) if hit by a falling object. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the relevant European standard EN 474-3: 2006+A1:2009.
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Product
- Self-propelled earth-moving machinery on wheels, having equipment or attachment (working tool) or both, primarily designed to perform excavation, loading, transportation, drilling, spreading, compacting or trenching of earth, rock and other materials (multi purpose machine).
What is the risk?
- null The machine is not fitted with FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure), therefore when handling objects, there is a risk of crushing (eg. the spine of the operator) if hit by a falling object. The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the relevant European standard EN 474-3: 2006+A1:2009.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/02/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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