FACTS

1. Most coupler-related injuries are the result of an operator not properly securing the safety pin on semi-automatic or manual models.
2. Numerous injuries, some resulting in fatalities, have occurred as a result of poor coupler connections and dropped buckets.
3. Failure to properly engage and lock the coupler is likely the cause of accidents in most cases.
4. According to OSHA, unintended coupler releases tend to happen because users may not be aware of changeout hazards, they fail to properly insert locking pins or they have insufficient training on installation and testing procedures.

STATS

• According to a study conducted by the U.S. Occupational […]

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