Food grade hoses had been connected to filling machines on a production line in a plant used to manufacture seasonings. These hoses were connected with ferrule couplings and barb hose clamps. However, a hose came disconnected from the coupling and caused high-temperature fluid to leak on a worker, causing a burn injury. Urgent measures were required in order to prevent future work-related injuries.
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The Food and Beverage Workplace
The Food and Beverage Workplace
Parts replaced to prevent hose disconnections and leaks from couplings, in order to help prevent work-related burn injuries
The customer watched a video comparing the pressure resistance safety of TOYOCONNECTOR to other products, requested a sample product during a free monitoring trial, and tried using the product a means to prevent disconnections and leaks. The customer confirmed that the product would likely improve the situation, and immediately switched out the problematic part. This resolved the issue, so the customer began replacing other parts as well.