Injuries from power presses are among the most common in metal machinery workplaces. In most cases the machine is unguarded, or the guard malfunctions, leading to serious injury, usually amputated finger tips.
Young workers are specially at risk.
By law, all dangerous parts of power presses must be securely fenced or guarded to prevent access to dangerous parts. By law, manufacturers and suppliers of equipment must make available adequate information about conditions for the safe use and maintenance of their equipment. No amount of experience will prevent this type of accident. Two-hand controls on their own are not an acceptable means of protection. They offer no protection to assistants or bystanders, and are easily defeated.