Safety Flash
Injury sustained during manual handling of sharp object
Injury sustained during manual handling of sharp object
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 25/18
- Hand and Finger InjuriesLine of FireManual HandlingPersonal Protective Equipment
- Line of fire
- Lifting operationsManual handling
- Personal protective equipment
- Vessel
Summary
A crew member suffered a leg injury while handling a mud agitator aboard a vessel heading to port. The chain-block-suspended load slipped while its blades were gripped with rags. Lessons include protecting sharp edges, using hands-off handling methods and gloves, and waiting for suitable personnel or port conditions where appropriate.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Manual handling; manual lifting.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A sharp agitator slipped during handling and struck a crew member, highlighting the need for hands-off methods and suitable gloves.
IMCA SF 25/18. Themes: hand and finger injuries, line of fire, manual handling, personal protective equipment.