Ronald L Signorino, for Blueoceana, reports about a crew member injury aboard the containership C/V MOL BRAVO.
Injury by fallen twist lock
The accident occurred aboard C/V MOL BRAVO at Manzanillo port, Mexico (Colima State) on 03 May 2019. The report alleges that a port worker was struck by a twist lock that had fallen from an aloft position.
The fatally injured worker was identified as Mr. Hiran Salwathura. Mr. Salwathura was (despite being identified as a “port worker” by the local press), in fact 2nd Officer aboard CV MOL BRAVO.
Improper head gear
Mr. Hiran was in the process of checking container lashing arrangements when he was struck on the head by a semi-automatic twist lock that had fallen from a container passing overhead.
It was observed that the officer was not wearing a hard hat when struck.
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Source: Blue Oceana
