Safety Alert
High Potential Incident – Struck by Dropped Object
High Potential Incident – Struck by Dropped Object
- IADC
- Safety Alert
- IADC Alert 14-09
- Dropped ObjectsLine of Fire
- Dropped objectsLine of fireMechanical failure
- Winch
- Marine industry
- Vessel
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Summary
During plough recovery, a chain guide and two sheared securing bolts fell approximately two metres while a pennant was being spooled onto an anchor handling winch. The guide struck a crew member’s hard hat and chest, causing superficial injuries. Assessment using the Drops Calculator indicated potentially fatal consequences.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
IADC Alert 14-09. Themes: dropped objects, line of fire.