Quarry Worker’s Palm Saved From Severe Laceration | Mining Case Study
Given the harsh conditions of mining operations and the diverse tasks performed by on-site workers, reliable hand protection is a critical safety priority. Schwer Safety’s PM3401 COW BOY A9 leather cut gloves helped safeguard a worker’s hand, turning a potential recordable injury into a near-miss incident.
The Problem
An employee was removing a piece of angle iron from a large ironworker shear when their hand made contact with the freshly cut edge of the metal component.
The Solution
Fortunately, the employee was wearing Schwer Safety’s PM3401 COW BOY A9 gloves. While the outer leather layer was cut through, the inner cut-resistant liner remained fully intact, and the worker sustained no laceration to their hand.
The PM3401 COW BOY A9 is engineered with a Cowhide leather palm for classic, long-wearing comfort. An HPPE blend inner liner delivers ANSI/ISEA Level A4 cut resistance across the full hand.
The Result
The company’s safety manager used this incident to reinforce two core workplace safety best practices:
•Keep hands clear of sharp objects and edges to avoid direct contact with hazards
•Always wear properly specified hand protection on the job
“Another perfect example of why better protection equates to fewer injuries.” — Safety Manager