A real case study — provided and made available by the Shipowner’s Loss Prevention Department — reveals how missing safeguarding, normalised deviations and a breakdown in communication can turn a simple task into a life-changing accident.
During fishing operations, a 2nd Engineer noticed rope pieces near a stopped conveyor.
The drum was fully exposed.
As he reached in, unaware that the processing crew was about to restart the line, his arm was pulled into the drum — resulting in a traumatic amputation.
A preventable incident rooted in overlooked hazards and weak communication.
This case highlights the need for:
• proper machinery guarding
• robust lock-out/tag-out procedures
• structured communication between teams
• active near-miss reporting
• continuous training and toolbox talks
Read the full case study here ⬇️
How do you address these risks on your vessels?
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