Safety Flash
MAIB: “pinkie is no longer perkie”
MAIB: “pinkie is no longer perkie”
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 27/22
- Competence and TrainingHand and Finger InjuriesLine of FireMachinery and Equipment
- Crushing and pinch pointsHand and finger injuriesHuman factors
- Competence and training
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A cargo-vessel crew member suffered a little-finger fingertip amputation when their hand became trapped between a hydraulically operated sliding door’s handle and frame as it opened fully. Inspection found no door defects. MAIB lessons emphasise suitable training, understanding powered-door operation and avoiding shortcuts.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A crew member’s fingertip was amputated when it became trapped between a powered door handle and its frame.
IMCA SF 27/22. Themes: competence and training, hand and finger injuries, line of fire, machinery and equipment.