Investigation Report
Fall into cargo tank on oil/chemical tanker Bro Arthur with loss of 1 life
Fall into cargo tank on oil/chemical tanker Bro Arthur with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Confined SpaceWorking at Height
- Falls from heightHuman factors
- Confined space entryWorking at height
- Fall protection equipmentLadder
- Competence and trainingContractor managementEvacuation, escape and rescue
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation of a shore worker’s fatal fall while leaving Bro Arthur’s cargo tank after sweeping in Hamburg. Evidence suggested loss of grip on a slippery vertical ladder, with severe drug-related impairment identified. Findings addressed contractor oversight, risk assessments, atmosphere testing and casualty recovery; recommendations sought suitable rescue equipment and staff training.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Confined space entry; tank entry; enclosed space entry.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Fall protection equipment; safety harness; fall arrest equipment.
Classifications: Ladder; ladders.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Berthed at the Cargill Terminal, Port of Hamburg, Germany.
Themes: confined space, working at height.