steel toe shoe question

[benski]

I agree, that is a big problem these days, but a battery is not that heavy and a good steel toe should have protected those toes. Yes, people need to be careful and this guy dropped the battery, but he also purchased the shoes/boots with the expectation of some protection. It sounds like he would have been better off with regular shoes or boots - broken toes maybe, but the steel toe is probably what cut the toes off.
I don't believe in blaming the manufacturer for your own stupidity, but accidents do happen and that is why steel toes should actually provide some protection instead of making the problem worse.

Nothing is guaranteed to prevent injury. We have NO IDEA what size battery was involved in the incident. If it was something like an 8D, (120+lbs.) there isn't much out there that can help.

 

[BKBrown]

The ANSI rating of 75 is separated into two distinct safety measurements. The rating of I/75 means the steel toe is tested to withstand an impact rating of 75 lb. If the steel toe withstands the force of a 75-pound weight dropped from 3 feet in height, it will achieve this classification. The rating of C/75 means the steel toe is tested to withstand a compression rating of 75, which is equal to 2,500 lb. of pressure.

Read more: Define ANSI 75 Steel Toe | eHow.comDefine ANSI 75 Steel Toe | eHow.com

The same article states that the steel toes should re-direct the force and not amputate the toes.
It is possible that in some strange cases the corner or point of a heavy object might cause that - it should not be expected if the toes meet ANSI standards.

I'm sure each case is different and it is possible that in this case the boot was not at fault or defective, but it should be investigated.

I am far from the first to blame someone or something else - it is usually careless or stupid mistakes, but safety equipment should help protect not cause further damage.

 

[JimmyTheGlove]

You shouldn't have a hard time finding a pair that is comfortable and won't dig into your foot. I wore steel toed for a long time.. I'm trying to remember the brand but I'm drawing blanks.

My brother in-law was wearing steel toed shoes and got his foot ran over by a work truck. Can you guess what happened? Yep, steel when slicing into his foot and he had to have a major operation. It wasn't pretty.

So while steel toed boots protect you, be careful! :smile:

The Glove