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High potential: dropped chain assembly

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 19/23
Date
Themes
Crane and RiggingDropped ObjectsLifting OperationsLine of Fire

Summary

A chain assembly weighing 2.3 kg fell 10 m to deck, glancing the helmet of a person working below, but potentially causing fatal injuries

IMCA SF 19/23. Themes: crane and rigging, dropped objects, lifting operations, line of fire.

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