Safety Flash
Update to SF 08/21: Fatality – person crushed when secured material fell on him
Update to SF 08/21: Fatality – person crushed when secured material fell on him
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 12/21
- Control of WorkLine of FireManagement of Change
- Crushing and pinch pointsDropped objectsLine of fire
- Inspection and maintenance
- Lifting accessories
- Contractor managementManagement of changePositive retention and reliable securingStop-work authority
- Marine industry
Summary
Updated safety flash describing a fatal crushing during loose lifting gear inspection. Manipulation of a ratchet strap released vertically stored metal plates, trapping the inspection team leader against a drilling bail rack framework. Actions address changing task risks, sea-fastening security, safer storage, stop-work authority and contractor integration.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
This is an updated version of the event published in SF 08/21, wherein stored metal plates fell on a crewman causing fatal injuries. It was originally shared with one of our members by a client company, and was public domain news. It does not involve an IMCA member. This updated version has been shared by the company involved.
IMCA SF 12/21. Themes: control of work, line of fire, management of change.