Investigation Report
Roustabout Sustained Back Sprain While Moving Heavy Equipment
01-11-2008 19:21 G08823 MC/522 Required Evacuation - LTA (>3 days)
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Musculoskeletal health
- Manual handling
- Hand tools
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Summary
An investigation records a roustabout’s back sprain while moving heavy equipment into a container for shipment on Transocean Marianas. A pry bar slipped while he positioned wood beneath the equipment. He was evacuated on a scheduled flight; lost time exceeded three days. The report attributes the incident to inattention and makes no recommendations.
Classifications: Musculoskeletal health; MSDs; musculoskeletal disorders.
Classifications: Manual handling; manual lifting.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.