IMCASafety Flash
Finger injury: What happens when you DON’T use the right tool for the right job
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 28/17
- Date
- Themes
- Hand and Finger InjuriesLine of FirePersonal Protective Equipment
Summary
A crewman attempted to remove the impeller from a fire pump using a hammer and punching rod. While he was hammering, a steel splinter of the punching rod (3-4 mm) chipped off and punctured his right hand.
IMCA SF 28/17. Themes: hand and finger injuries, line of fire, personal protective equipment.
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