Investigation Report
Crush incident on scallop dredger Olivia Jean with loss of 1 life
Crush incident on scallop dredger Olivia Jean with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Line of FireMarine Operations
- Crushing and pinch pointsHuman factorsLeadership and safety cultureRisk management
- Fishing operationsLifting operations
- Operator displays and control interfacesPersonal protective equipmentWinch
- Competence and trainingExclusion zonesOperational supervisionSafety communication
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Investigates a fatal head injury aboard scallop dredger Olivia Jean during attempts to free snagged dredge gear. The engineer was probably struck by a towing bar swinging inboard. Analysis examines deck supervision, restricted winch-operator visibility, language barriers, training, risk reassessment and weak safety management, alongside subsequent actions and recommendations.
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: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines a fatal crushing incident aboard a scallop dredger.
Themes: line of fire, marine operations.