C224 Lethal Pressure [crushfeet] Contact Crushfeet ((hot)) May 2026

A 500 lb load for 30 minutes may feel tolerable, but the resulting compartment syndrome can lead to amputation within 24 hours.

The difference between a salvageable foot and a lethal outcome isn't just the weight—it's the contact duration and the contact release method . C224 lethal pressure reminds us that in safety, we plan for the crush before it happens. c224 lethal pressure [crushfeet] contact crushfeet

When we talk about , we are referring to the point where a heavy object (forklift, steel coil, concrete slab) makes direct, sustained contact with the metatarsals, tarsals, or calcaneus. This post will break down the physics of lethal pressure, the biological cascade of crush feet, and the non-negotiable steps for contact protocols when a worker is trapped. A 500 lb load for 30 minutes may