Safety Flash
Lost time injury (LTI): Stored pressure release – Crewman lost an eye
Lost time injury (LTI): Stored pressure release – Crewman lost an eye
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 03/16
- IsolationPermit to WorkPersonal Protective EquipmentPressure Systems
- Human factorsLine of firePressure systems
- Inspection and maintenance
- Personal protective equipmentPumpsValveWater treatment systems
- Energy and process isolationLockout and tagoutOperating and work proceduresPermit to work
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A crewman lost his left eye while installing an emitter protection tube in an offshore vessel’s freshwater UV disinfection unit. Water pressure expelled the glass tube after apparent inadvertent valve opening. The flash identifies valve design, restricted ergonomics, incomplete isolation, absent work authorisation and failure to wear required safety glasses.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Water treatment systems.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Lockout and tagout; LOTO; lockout/tagout.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Stored water pressure expelled a glass component during maintenance, causing a crew member to lose an eye.
IMCA SF 03/16. Themes: isolation, permit to work, personal protective equipment, pressure systems.