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Port company fined after 600kg FIBC bag falls on employee

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 08/18
Date
Themes
Control of WorkDropped ObjectsLifting OperationsLine of Fire

Summary

Unsafe stacking of heavy bulk bags led to one falling onto an employee, causing serious injuries and prosecution for safety breaches.

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IMCA SF 08/18. Themes: control of work, dropped objects, lifting operations, line of fire.

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