Schwer® PM3202 Gloves Prevent Recordable Injury | Aerospace Case Study
Titanium firewall fabrication is a standard production process in the aerospace industry. These firewalls are large, complex assemblies requiring precision engineering and specialized tooling — among which personal protective equipment (PPE) plays a critical role. Improperly selected protective gloves carry a high risk of occupational injury. A frontline worker at a leading global aerospace manufacturer avoided a finger injury with the protection of Schwer Safety gloves.
The Issue
After finishing the drilling operation on a titanium firewall, an employee ran their gloved hand over the hole pattern. A sharp metal burr left on the edge of one hole pierced through the glove fingertip, causing only a very minor surface laceration.
The Solution
Fortunately, the employee was wearing Schwer Safety’s PM3202 OIL MASTER A9 protective gloves, which had just been added to the company’s PPE lineup. Without this glove model, the burr contact would have resulted in a far more severe injury.
The PM3202 OIL MASTER A provides 360° full-hand A9 cut resistance and Level 5 puncture protection. Constructed with an 18-gauge knitting process, it delivers outstanding dexterity and tactile feel. The glove’s base fabric is made from recycled plastic bottle materials, supporting sustainable production initiatives.
Equipped with oily resistant nitrile coating, the PM3202 OIL MASTER A9 offers superior grip in dry, oily and wet working conditions, and achieves Level 6 high abrasion resistance.
The Result
Compared to the legacy gloves previously used by the company, the PM3202 OIL MASTER A9 successfully prevented what would have been classified as a recordable.occupational injury. The company is highly satisfied with this protective performance, as the glove helps advance its workplace safety goals for every team member.