Investigation Report
Fall on foredeck of dive workboat Jean Elaine with loss of 1 life
Fall on foredeck of dive workboat Jean Elaine with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- DivingSlips, Trips and Falls
- DrowningHuman factorsRegulation and legislationRisk managementSlips, trips and falls
- Diving operations
- Breathing apparatusGas cylinder
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueOperational supervisionRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigates a recreational technical diver’s fatal accident after a foredeck fall aboard Jean Elaine near Cape Wrath. Examines how fins and heavy diving equipment affected balance and injury severity, and the possible influence of abdominal trauma on his subsequent dive. Reviews risk assessment, physical support, supervision and skipper training.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Diving operations; diving; commercial diving.
Classifications: Breathing apparatus; SCBA; self-contained breathing apparatus.
Classifications: Gas cylinder; compressed gas bottle; gas cylinders.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: diving, slips, trips and falls.