IMCASafety Flash
Head injury when crew member fell over in bathroom during heavy weather
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 08/23
- Date
- Themes
- Marine OperationsSlips, Trips and Falls
Summary
A vessel crew member lost balance, tripped and hit his head against the towel rail in his cabin bathroom while the vessel was rolling violently; five stitches were required to close the wound
IMCA SF 08/23. Themes: marine operations, slips, trips and falls.
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