Sailor who fell from 14m will be woken from induced coma
A sailor who fell from a height of 14 metres will be woken from his induced coma state.
What happened?
The sailor, Mr. Zhu was initially admitted in a critical condition with fractured ribs, broken left elbow, broken pelvis, potentially bruised spleen and his stomach forced into his lungs in the form of a ruptured diaphragm.
Due to the seriousness of his injuries, the doctors have kept him in an induced coma to heal.
However, all his injuries have been fixed and he is reported to be out of his serious condition, meaning his life is no longer at risk.
However, he is not expected to leave the hospital for at least four weeks.
Another sailor, Mr. Li, who was also fell had fewer injuries due to the fall and is likely to be released in the next 24 hours.
Efforts to bring family:
The Shanghai Spirit’s Hong Kong owners are still attempting to bring Mr. Zhu’s wife to Australia from China, but her expired passport and delays caused by the Chinese New Year mean it could be up to 15 days before she arrives.
Mr. Li’s next-of-kin will only be brought to Australia if he is kept in hospital and unable to fly home to China.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority detained the ship Shanghai Spirit after discovering its lack of risk assessment to do with height was in breach of the Maritime Labour Convention.
Ship insurer spokesman Michael Fisher said he expected the ship to leave on Wednesday night.
Also read our earlier Mfame article: Sailor had “Stomach Pushed into Lungs” After 14m Fall
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Source: Northern Star
