Safety Flash
Dropped object during cable trans-spooling
Dropped object during cable trans-spooling
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 17/24
- Dropped ObjectsLine of FireManagement of ChangeMarine Operations
- Dropped objectsLine of fireMechanical failure
- Cargo transfer
- Management of changeRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
Summary
During cable trans-spooling ashore, a failed connection bolt released a 5.7 kg roller, which fell 8 m and struck a worker’s shoulder. The flash examines inadequate risk assessments, missing secondary retention, changed offloading arrangements and uncommunicated cable wax, emphasising management of change and better communication.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
A roller weighing 5.7kg fell 8m and hit someone on the shoulder.
IMCA SF 17/24. Themes: dropped objects, line of fire, management of change, marine operations.