Safety Flash
Line of fire LTI: Finger injury during lifting operations
Line of fire LTI: Finger injury during lifting operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 28/16
- Hand and Finger InjuriesLifting OperationsLine of FireManagement of Change
- Crushing and pinch pointsHand and finger injuriesHuman factorsLine of fire
- Lifting operations
- CraneLifting accessoriesPersonal protective equipment
- Lifting planManagement of changeOperational supervisionRisk assessment
Summary
A flagman sustained a crush injury to his left ring finger while stabilising a swinging H-link during crane landing onto a sled. The flash examines pinch-point design, unclear roles, inadequate risk assessment and an unmanaged change of crane. Actions included reviewing the lifting method, marking pinch points and evaluating glove provision.
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: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Summary
A swinging H-link trapped a flagman’s finger during landing, with inadequate planning, pinch-point identification, role clarity and change control contributing.
IMCA SF 28/16. Themes: hand and finger injuries, lifting operations, line of fire, management of change.