Improving Hand Safety in Bolting Operations

HYTORC’s Innovative Bolting Solutions vs Conventional Torque Tool Solutions

When dealing with large, heavy products that require comparably large, heavy equipment, industrial bolting can become a safety issue with the potential for costly consequences. HYTORC eliminates pinch points that are the cause of common hand and finger injuries.

What's at Stake?

Whereas 27% of all workplace injuries are related to the hands and fingers in the common workplace, in heavy industry the figures rise. For example, the International Association of Drilling Contractors has reported that 43% of all oil and gas industry injuries occur to workers' hands and fingers.

From broken bones to mutilating, crushing and debilitating injuries, ensuing investigations can cause a factory or refinery to cease production for up to an entire year.

What's the Cost?

One hand injury can cost between $50,000 and $250,000 in losses, not including a resulting lawsuit.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average hand injury claim has now exceeded $6,000, with each lost time workers' compensation claim reaching nearly $7,500.

Hand injury investigations can shut a factory or refinery down for up to an entire year, easily resulting in the loss of millions of dollars in revenue

Hand injuries in bolting are unfortunately common in the world of heavy industry, and when they occur, they can be devastating. It is important for manufacturing facilities, refineries and other industrial sites to prioritize the safety of their workers, both employees and contractors. Modern solutions allow for an elimination of the pinch point where hands and fingers are most likely to be injured.

What's the Solution? Simple. The HYTORC Washer.

Eliminate pinch points with the only REACTION ARM-FREE and BACKUP WRENCH-FREE Bolting Solution.

The HYTORC Washer removes the complicated setup commonly associated with other bolting systems and makes the bolting process more intuitive for improved job times.

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