Eye and face injuries are always a serious matter. IMCA has relayed these incidents as a timely and important reminder to stop and think about risks and hazards, about your position – how you are stood or sat – when working, and about how you do certain tasks you may consider routine.
What happened
On a vessel alongside, the vessel crane driver suffered an injury to his face and left eye while in the process of setting up to remove a 8 cm (3-inch) hydraulic accumulator pressure hose. The injury occurred as a result of an unplanned release of pressurized hydraulic fluid from that hose flange.
The injured crane driver received first aid on board; the leak was stopped. The client was informed, and the injured person was taken to hospital ashore.
What went wrong
IMCA member discerned the following causes:
- Failure to follow rules and regulations;
- Failure to follow repair/ maintenance instructions;
- Operating equipment or machinery without authority.
Actions
- Ensure there are clear and concise written instructions for planned work;
- Refresher training on Permit to Work awareness and Hazard Identification for all crew.
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Source: IMCA
