Investigation Report
Crush incident between loading tower chute and cargo hopper coaming on aggregate dredger Arco Adur with loss of 1 life
Crush incident between loading tower chute and cargo hopper coaming on aggregate dredger Arco Adur with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Line of FireMachinery and Equipment
- Crushing and pinch pointsHuman factorsLeadership and safety culture
- Manual handlingMarine operations
- Operator displays and control interfacesWire rope
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresPermit to workRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigates the fatal trapping of Arco Adur’s bosun between an aft loading tower reject chute and cargo hopper coaming during outhaul wire stowage on the River Medway. Examines tower controls, radio communication, induction, missing operating procedures and risk assessments, alongside audit shortcomings and subsequent changes to work arrangements.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Leadership and safety culture; safety culture; safety leadership.
Classifications: Manual handling; manual lifting.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A person was caught between a loading chute and cargo hopper coaming, resulting in a fatality.
Themes: line of fire, machinery and equipment.