Safety Flash
Finger injury while using a crowbar to try to shift a large shackle
Finger injury while using a crowbar to try to shift a large shackle
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 32/17
- Crane and RiggingHand and Finger InjuriesLine of Fire
- Crushing and pinch pointsHand and finger injuriesLine of fire
- Anchor handlingManual handling
- Hand toolsLifting accessoriesWinch
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A crew member injured his right ring finger when a crowbar slipped during shackle connection in anchor handling. The flash identifies inadequate pinch-point recognition and improper tool use, recommending capstans or tugger winches for repositioning and manual work only once rigging is safe and free of residual tension.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Anchor handling; anchor deployment.
Classifications: Manual handling; manual lifting.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
During anchor handling operations, one anchor was on deck and crew were required to connect a wire socket to the anchor by using a shackle.
IMCA SF 32/17. Themes: crane and rigging, hand and finger injuries, line of fire.