Safety Flash
Painter line snapped and hit crew member in the face
Painter line snapped and hit crew member in the face
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 13/23
- Line of FireMarine OperationsPersonal Protective Equipment
- Line of fire
- Towing
- Personal protective equipment
- Marine industry
Summary
A safety flash describes a painter line breaking during towing, with its flying end striking a worker’s face and destroying his safety glasses. The helmet and glasses may have prevented more serious injury. Investigation remained ongoing, and the notice emphasises the importance of personal protective equipment.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
A painter line snapped during towing operations; the flying end struck a worker in the face and destroyed his safety glasses.
IMCA SF 13/23. Themes: line of fire, marine operations, personal protective equipment.