Press brake manufacturer wins product liability suit. (Cincinnati Inc.)(Metalworking and the Law)

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Glenn Bass worked for Trailmobile, an Illinois trailer manufacturer,
as a helper in the fabrication department. He received a quick training
in the operation of the pres brake, and was warned not to deposit his
hands in the pres

On May 16 1977 Bass was given foot-long pieces of aluminum to step quickly
though the machine. The multifunctional pres which was equipped
with dual palm buttons and lower extremity switches, had been set for operation
with the paw switch.

As Bass was using the pres he place his right arm between the upper
and lower dies of the pres to make an adjustment. When