Below is a video recap of a field amputation of a workers arm followed by a few entrapment hazards we found at a local industrial facility.  Sit down with your crew and discus the scenarios.  What is your response?  What is your plan?  What are your protocols for field amputations?

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Scenarios Are Everywhere

These pictures were taken by Firefighter Ruggles.  You don’t have to look to far to find a MIM scenario somewhere in your jurisdiction.  Are you prepared?  Training, tools, MIM kit, lock-out / tag-out?

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