IMCASafety Flash
Stored energy – injury sustained whilst removing metal straps
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 17/08
- Date
- Themes
- Control of WorkCrane and RiggingLine of Fire
Summary
A compressed wire-rope sling released stored energy when packaging straps were cut, striking a crew member.
Summary written automatically from the title and document text.
IMCA SF 17/08. Themes: control of work, crane and rigging, line of fire.
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