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LTI: rope under tension moved and hit person’s hand
A member of the crew suffered a serious hand injury when struck by a rope under tension.
IMCA SF 05/25
19 March 2025
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Injuries during lifting operations
A member reports two separate lifting activities involving failure of lifting equipment and resulting in minor injuries to nearby personnel.
IMCA SF 05/25
19 March 2025
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Acetylene gas explosion
There was a small explosion and fire when crew were working on an oxy-acetylene system.
IMCA SF 05/25
19 March 2025
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Finger injury during manual handling
An IMCA’s members’ utilities supplier in the United States reports a serious finger injury during manual handling
IMCA SF 05/25
19 March 2025
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Crane cab fire caused by fridge
On a vessel alongside, there was a fire in the cab of a crane.
IMCA SF 05/25
19 March 2025
