Safety Flash
High potential dropped object – Rigger struck by falling object
High potential dropped object – Rigger struck by falling object
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 01/14
- Control of WorkDropped ObjectsLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Dropped objectsLine of fireMechanical failure
- Marine operations
- Personal protective equipmentWinch
- Exclusion zonesOperating and work proceduresRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
During subsea plough recovery, a 21 kg chain guide fell approximately 2 m from an anchor-handling winch, striking a crew member’s hard hat and chest and causing superficial injuries. The flash discusses sheared securing bolts and emphasises controlled access, personnel positioning, procedural planning and awareness during routine operations.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A chain guide detached from an anchor-handling winch during subsea plough recovery and struck a crew member.
IMCA SF 01/14. Themes: control of work, dropped objects, lifting operations, line of fire.