Safety Flash
LTI: person struck by uncontrolled swing in chain
LTI: person struck by uncontrolled swing in chain
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 22/22
- Line of FireMarine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- Human factorsLine of fire
- Anchor handling
- Lifting accessories
- Operating and work proceduresRisk assessmentSafety communicationStop-work authority
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
An anchor chain struck a crew member’s safety boot during winch-assisted recovery over a vessel’s stern, causing a lost-time foot injury. The flash explains how an angled anchor riding on bridle shackles straightened over the roller and swung the chain. Lessons address risk assessment, crew positioning, operational routines and stopping unsafe work.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Anchor handling; anchor deployment.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
An anchor chain swung unexpectedly across the deck and hit a crew member, causing an injury to his foot resulting in an LTRI.
IMCA SF 22/22. Themes: line of fire, marine operations, vessel and mooring.