Safety Flash
Fatality results from incorrect handling of equipment
Fatality results from incorrect handling of equipment
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 02/03
- Competence and TrainingLine of FireMachinery and EquipmentManual Handling
- Crushing and pinch points
- Manual handling
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresPre-use checksPreventive maintenance
- Construction
Summary
A shipyard worker was fatally crushed when an electrical panel being pushed on four independent rollers toppled during FSO construction. The investigation identified unstable support, inadequate roller maintenance and inexperienced workers. Follow-up actions included training, roller-use procedures, pre-use equipment checks, preventive maintenance and daily toolbox talks.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Manual handling; manual lifting.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Construction; construction industry.
Summary
A heavy electrical panel toppled from poorly maintained independent rollers and fatally crushed a worker.
IMCA SF 02/03. Themes: competence and training, line of fire, machinery and equipment, manual handling.