Safety Flash
Line of fire: pinched finger between door and frame
Line of fire: pinched finger between door and frame
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 06/22
- Hand and Finger InjuriesInspection and MaintenanceLine of Fire
- Crushing and pinch pointsHand and finger injuriesLine of fireMechanical failure
- Competence and trainingOperational supervisionPreventive maintenance
Summary
An ROV operator sustained a fingertip laceration when a control-van door closed against his left index finger, requiring medivac and reconstructive surgery. The flash identifies an unrepaired door-closing spring mechanism and ineffective hazard familiarisation, and recommends functioning door closers, planned maintenance, regular inspection, induction, mentoring and supervision.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Summary
A finger was pinched between the door frame of an ROV control van as it swung closed.
IMCA SF 06/22. Themes: hand and finger injuries, inspection and maintenance, line of fire.